Leech Lake Tribal College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,696

2021 Average Net Price

$9,947

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

156

52.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

27.3%

9 Graduates

About

Leech Lake Tribal College is a higher education institution located in Cass County, MN. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Leech Lake Tribal College were General Studies (12 degrees awarded), Native American Studies (7 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (7 degrees).

In 2021, 32 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Leech Lake Tribal College. 62.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was american indian or alaska native (28 degrees), 9.33 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (3 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Leech Lake Tribal College is $3,696, which is $96 more than the national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,600).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Leech Lake Tribal College is $3,696, which is $96 more than the national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,600).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,947.

In 2021, 89% of undergraduate students attending Leech Lake Tribal College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,696

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Leech Lake Tribal College was $3,696. The cost of tuition at Leech Lake Tribal College is $96 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,600).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Leech Lake Tribal College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,947

2021 Value

85%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Leech Lake Tribal College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,947. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Leech Lake Tribal College grew by 85%.

This chart compares the average net price of Leech Lake Tribal College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,000

Room and Board

$1,180

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Leech Lake Tribal College was of $8,000 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 11.1% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,180. The cost of books and supplies increased by 96.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Leech Lake Tribal College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

89% of undergraduate students at Leech Lake Tribal College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 5.95% with respect to 2020, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Leech Lake Tribal College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Leech Lake Tribal College was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Leech Lake Tribal College had a total enrollment of 156 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Leech Lake Tribal College is 82 students and the part-time enrollment is 74. This means that 52.6% of students enrolled at Leech Lake Tribal College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Leech Lake Tribal College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 81.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 8.97% Two or More Races, 8.33% White, and 1.28% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at Leech Lake Tribal College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly American Indian or Alaska Native Female (43.9%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native Male (39%) and Two or More Races Female (6.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

52.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Leech Lake Tribal College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 156 students. The full-time enrollment at Leech Lake Tribal College is 82 and the part-time enrollment is 74. This means that 52.6% of students enrolled at Leech Lake Tribal College are enrolled full-time compared with 47.5% at similar Tribal Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Leech Lake Tribal College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Leech Lake Tribal College was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Tribal Colleges (50%), Leech Lake Tribal College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Leech Lake Tribal College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

American Indian or Alaska Native
127 enrolled students
Two or More Races
14 enrolled students
White
13 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Leech Lake Tribal College is 81.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 8.97% Two or More Races, 8.33% White, and 1.28% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Tribal Colleges is 78.7% American Indian or Alaska Native, 14.3% White, and 2.69% Hispanic or Latino.

Graduates

In 2021, 8 more women than men received degrees from Leech Lake Tribal College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Leech Lake Tribal College is american indian or alaska native (28 degrees awarded). There were 9.33 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (3 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Leech Lake Tribal College is General Studies (12 degrees awarded), followed by Native American Studies (7 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (7 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Leech Lake Tribal College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (7 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (19 degrees), and Protective Services (1 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Leech Lake Tribal College are Accountants & auditors (1,033,539 people), Other managers (712,383 people), Financial managers (469,232 people), Chief executives & legislators (363,371 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (276,901 people).

The most specialized majors at Leech Lake Tribal College in 2021 are Cultural & Gender Studies (7 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (19 degrees), Protective Services (1 degrees), Business (5 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Leech Lake Tribal College are Surgeons, Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Leech Lake Tribal College are Cultural & Gender Studies (7 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (19 degrees), Protective Services (1 degrees), Business (5 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Leech Lake Tribal College are Elementary & secondary schools (614,068 people), Banking & related activities (484,743 people), Computer Systems Design (480,502 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (476,650 people), and Insurance carriers (405,822 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Leech Lake Tribal College.

Most Common (2021)

General Studies
12 degrees awarded
Native American Studies
7 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
7 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Leech Lake Tribal College was General Studies with 12 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Leech Lake Tribal College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Leech Lake Tribal College, which is 0.6 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (20).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Leech Lake Tribal College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Leech Lake Tribal College in Native American Studies, which is 1.33 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Leech Lake Tribal College in General Studies, which is 3 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

31%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 20% of students graduating from Leech Lake Tribal College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Tribal Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (53.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Leech Lake Tribal College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (53.8% graduation rate). Across all Tribal Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

American Indian or Alaska Native
28 degrees awarded
White
3 degrees awarded
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Leech Lake Tribal College is american indian or alaska native (28 degrees awarded). There were 9.33 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (3 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

American Indian or Alaska Native Female
17 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Male
11 degrees awarded
White Female
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Leech Lake Tribal College is american indian or alaska native female (17 degrees awarded). There were 1.55 times more american indian or alaska native female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native male (11 degrees).

Operations

Leech Lake Tribal College has an endowment valued at nearly $6.13M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 27.9k (0.456%) compared to the 4.76% average return (152k on 3.2M) across all Tribal Colleges.

In 2021, Leech Lake Tribal College had a total salary expenditure of 6.09M. Leech Lake Tribal College employs 21 Instructors. Most academics at Leech Lake Tribal College are Male Instructor (12), and Female Instructor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Leech Lake Tribal College are: Management, with 9 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 5 employees, and Service with 5 employees.

Endowment

$6.13M

2021 Endowment

26.6%

growth from 2020

Leech Lake Tribal College has an endowment valued at about $6.13M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Leech Lake Tribal College grew 26.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.92M higher than than the median endowment of Tribal Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Leech Lake Tribal College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Tribal Colleges Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$5.57M - Federal
$413k - State
$384k - Local

As of 2021, Leech Lake Tribal College received $5.57M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $413k from state grants and contracts, and $384k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$2.42M

2021 Salaries

16.3%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Leech Lake Tribal College paid a median of $2.42M in salaries, which represents 39.7% of their overall expenditure ($6.09M) and a 16.3% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Tribal Colleges is 4.24M (34.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$781k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Leech Lake Tribal College paid a total of $781k to 21 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $895k (21.1%) for similar Tribal Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

21 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

9 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Leech Lake Tribal College was Instructor with 21 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Leech Lake Tribal College were Management with 9 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 5 employees, and Service with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Leech Lake Tribal College was Male Instructor with 12 employees, and Female Instructor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Leech Lake Tribal College.