Sinte Gleska University

www.sintegleska.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,640

2021 Average Net Price

$13,856

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

781

35.5% Full-Time

About

Sinte Gleska University is a higher education institution located in Todd County, SD. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Sinte Gleska University were General Human Services (3 degrees awarded), Environmental Science (1 degrees), and Substance Abuse Counseling (1 degrees).

In 2021, 6 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Sinte Gleska University. 66.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was american indian or alaska native (5 degrees), 5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Sinte Gleska University is $2,640, which is $−960 less than the national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,600).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Sinte Gleska University is $2,640, which is $−960 less than the national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,600).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,856.

In 2021, 96% of undergraduate students attending Sinte Gleska University received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,640

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Sinte Gleska University was $2,640. The cost of tuition at Sinte Gleska University is $−960 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,600).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Sinte Gleska University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,856

2021 Value

53.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Sinte Gleska University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,856. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Sinte Gleska University grew by 53.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Sinte Gleska University (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

$10,000

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Sinte Gleska University was of $10,000 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Sinte Gleska University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

96% of undergraduate students at Sinte Gleska University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 52.4% with respect to 2020, when 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Sinte Gleska University (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 Sinte Gleska University 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

Sinte Gleska University had a total enrollment of 781 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Sinte Gleska University is 277 students and the part-time enrollment is 504. This means that 35.5% of students enrolled at Sinte Gleska University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Sinte Gleska University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 90% American Indian or Alaska Native and 9.99% White.

Students enrolled at Sinte Gleska University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly American Indian or Alaska Native Female (74.7%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native Male (19.7%) and White Female (4.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly American Indian or Alaska Native Female (58.3%), followed by White Female (20.8%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Male (12.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Sinte Gleska University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 781 students. The full-time enrollment at Sinte Gleska University is 277 and the part-time enrollment is 504. This means that 35.5% of students enrolled at Sinte Gleska University are enrolled full-time compared with 47.5% at similar Tribal Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Sinte Gleska University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

33%

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 Sinte Gleska University was 33%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Tribal Colleges (50%), Sinte Gleska University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Sinte Gleska University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

American Indian or Alaska Native
703 enrolled students
White
78 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Sinte Gleska University is 90% American Indian or Alaska Native and 9.99% White. 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, 2 more women than men received degrees from Sinte Gleska University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Sinte Gleska University is american indian or alaska native (5 degrees awarded). There were 5 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Sinte Gleska University is General Human Services (3 degrees awarded), followed by Environmental Science (1 degrees) and Substance Abuse Counseling (1 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Sinte Gleska University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (1 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (3 degrees), and EDUCATION. (1 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sinte Gleska University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,647,561 people), Registered nurses (1,384,252 people), Secondary school teachers (412,421 people), Education administrators (269,120 people), and Social workers, all other (191,910 people).

The most specialized majors at Sinte Gleska University in 2021 are Natural Resources & Conservation (1 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (3 degrees), EDUCATION. (1 degrees), Health (1 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Media and communication workers, all other

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sinte Gleska University are Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Surgeons, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Sinte Gleska University are Natural Resources & Conservation (1 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (3 degrees), EDUCATION. (1 degrees), Health (1 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (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 Sinte Gleska University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,886,408 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,591,218 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (360,450 people), Outpatient care centers (299,866 people), and Offices of physicians (221,295 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Sinte Gleska University.

Most Common (2021)

General Human Services
3 degree-majors awarded
Environmental Science
1 degree-majors awarded
Substance Abuse Counseling
1 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Sinte Gleska University was General Human Services with 3 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Sinte Gleska University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Sinte Gleska University, which is 0.5 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Sinte Gleska University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 1 degrees were awarded to men at Sinte Gleska University in Environmental Science. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Sinte Gleska University in General Human Services, which is 2 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

17%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 17% of students graduating from Sinte Gleska University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 17% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 17% 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.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2019 at Sinte Gleska University is Female and White (100% 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
5 degrees awarded
White
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Sinte Gleska University is american indian or alaska native (5 degrees awarded). There were 5 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1 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
3 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Male
2 degrees awarded
White Female
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Sinte Gleska University is american indian or alaska native female (3 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more american indian or alaska native female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native male (2 degrees).

Operations

Sinte Gleska University has an endowment valued at nearly $2.91M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 810 (0.0278%) compared to the 4.76% average return (152k on 3.2M) across all Tribal Colleges.

In 2021, Sinte Gleska University had a total salary expenditure of 18.9M. Sinte Gleska University employs 17 Instructors. Most academics at Sinte Gleska University are Female Instructor (11), and Male Instructor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sinte Gleska University are: Management, with 25 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 17 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 13 employees.

Endowment

$2.91M

2021 Endowment

0.705%

decline from 2020

Sinte Gleska University has an endowment valued at about $2.91M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Sinte Gleska University declined 0.705% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $290k lower than than the median endowment of Tribal Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Sinte Gleska University (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.

Salary Expenditure

$7.59M

2021 Salaries

125%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Sinte Gleska University paid a median of $7.59M in salaries, which represents 40.1% of their overall expenditure ($18.9M) and a 125% growth from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$766k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Sinte Gleska University paid a total of $766k to 17 employees working as instructors, which represents 10.1% 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

17 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

25 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Sinte Gleska University was Instructor with 17 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sinte Gleska University were Management with 25 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Sinte Gleska University was Female Instructor with 11 employees, and Male Instructor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Sinte Gleska University.