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Leech Lake Tribal College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Students retention rate 78%
On-time graduation rate 27%

Located in Cass Lake, Minnesota, Leech Lake Tribal College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Leech Lake Tribal College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Leech Lake Tribal College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Leech Lake Tribal College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Leech Lake Tribal College is reported to be 27%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Minnesota state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 35%.

Leech Lake Tribal College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 72% and 61%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • Tribal institution

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,850

Cost of attendance at Leech Lake Tribal College in 2022 for students from Minnesota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average $11,262
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,850

Cost of attendance at Leech Lake Tribal College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average $16,133
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Leech Lake Tribal College received on average $9,816 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,816
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 15 83% $5,524 $82,859
Other Federal Grant 15 83% $5,714 $85,709
State Grant/Scholarships 15 83% $5,029 $75,430
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 7 39% $2,222 $15,557
Total Grant & Scholarships 18 100% $9,816 $176,696

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Leech Lake Tribal College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Leech Lake Tribal College students is 27.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 50.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 10.5%.

27.3%

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Leech Lake Tribal College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Leech Lake Tribal College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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