Description

The Little Priest Tribal School in Winnebago, Nebraska, a chartered entity of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, integrates the culture of native people into its curriculum to provide students with not only two-year degree and certificate programs, but also an opportunity to learn about the Winnebago language and culture.

The school is a member of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium. Admissions maintain open enrollment.

Academics offered at the school include associate’s degrees in:

  • Indigenous Studies
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Liberal Arts Transfer
  • Teacher Education
  • Business
  • Computer Information Systems
  • Indigenous Sciences (with a concentration in Health or Environmental)

The school also offers research opportunities in ethnobotany, or the study of how the Ho-Chunk people of Nebraska currently interact with the plant world.

An additional graduation requirement includes taking the Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency and Capstone test during the semester of graduation. The CAAP assesses students’ general education competency while the Capstone test examines students’ knowledge of Ho-Chunk language, culture, and history.

Financial aid is available to eligible students through federal Pell grants, Supplemental Education Opportunity grants, Nebraska State Grant Program, and a number of other resources.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Rural Setting

Type

Private

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$2,985

Out-of-State Tuition

$2,985

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

107

Students

Total Students
107

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
66%
Part-Time
34%

Ethnic Diversity

Caucasian
5%
Other
95%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%