Oglala Lakota College
Non-profit
Public
Private
Regional
Oglala Lakota College is a public tribal college based in Kyle. Its decentralized campus system serves more than 1,000 students throughout the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, with instructional centers located in each of its nine districts. Two additional centers extend academic opportunities to Rapid City and the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation. Offerings at OLC include 16 associate degrees, 12 bachelor's degrees, and two master's degrees in Lakota leadership and management. Graduates of OLC's nursing and education programs are eligible for state certification and licensure. The bachelor's in social work is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and offers an optional emphasis in chemical dependency counseling. OLC provides several courses in an online format for increased flexibility. Those seeking admission to OLC must complete an application, declare a major, and provide a copy of their high school transcripts or GED certificate. An open-door policy guarantees admission to qualified students.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
71% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
84% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
72% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are
not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners.
Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
| Test scores: | Considered (not required) | High school transcript: | Required |
| High school rank: | Recommended | Letter of recommendation: | Considered (not required) |
| High school GPA: | Required | Open admission: | No |
| Completion of college prep program: | Recommended | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
2k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
11%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
12:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 2 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 3 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 4 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 5 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 6 | Education | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 7 | Engineering | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 8 | English Language And Literature/Letters | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 9 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 10 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 11 | Health Professions And Related Programs | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 12 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 13 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 14 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 15 | Mathematics And Statistics | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 16 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 17 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 18 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 19 | Philosophy And Religious Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 20 | Physical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 21 | Psychology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 22 | Social Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 23 | Visual And Performing Arts | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |