Description

Catching the spirit to fulfill a dream through culture, academics, technical training, and responsible behavior for now and the future.

MISSION

Sitting Bull College is an academic and technical institution committed to improving the levels of education and training, economic and social development of the people it serves while promoting responsible behavior consistent with the Lakota/Dakota culture and language.

PHILOSOPHY

All people grow to their full potential by knowing and understanding their beautiful and profound cultural heritage; therefore, Dakota/Lakota culture will permeate a holistic educational process, which will permit all people to develop in balance from the elders' teachings to live in the present world.

STUDENT OUTCOMES (GOALS)

1. Students will be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, synthesizing critical thinking skills.
2. Students will develop their own leadership and community building skills.
3. Students will value and develop a balanced physical (body), intellectual (mind), social (heart), and spiritual (soul) lifestyle.
4. Students will be able to work effectively with others in a cooperative manner.
5. Students will study Native American Indian culture.
6. Students will be able to function in a technological world.
7. Students will become respectful citizens of the Earth.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Rural Setting

Type

Public

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$3,810

Out-of-State Tuition

$3,810

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

266

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
296
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
266

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
111%
Graduate
-11%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
92%
Part-Time
8%

Ethnic Diversity

Caucasian
11%
Other
89%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%