- Sisseton Wahpeton College is a public tribal land-grant college of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate on the Lake Traverse Reservation in South Dakota. It was established in 1979 and serves the Dakota people and the general public. SWC has an average enrollment of about 250 students, of whom more than 80% are tribal members.
School Highlights
Sisseton Wahpeton College serves 261 students (49% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American), which is more than the state average of 25%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Minority enrollment: 93%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Sisseton Wahpeton College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
Sisseton Wahpeton College
(SD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Tribal Colleges
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
208 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Sisseton Wahpeton College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Sisseton Wahpeton College diversity score of 0.54 is more than the state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has grown by 58% over five years.
Total Enrollment
261 students
1,321 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
# Full-Time Students
129 students
295 students
# Part-Time Students
132 students
1,026 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
261 students
183 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
129 students
160 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
135 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
132 students
1,026 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
182 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
64%
3%
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
5%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
7%
75%
% Hawaiian
21%
2%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.43
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
23%
58%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.0625%
33%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$23,400
$36,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sisseton Wahpeton College's ranking?
Sisseton Wahpeton College ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Dakota for: Highest completion rates.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Sisseton Wahpeton College is North Dakota State College of Science (47.0 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
800 N 6th St
Wahpeton, ND 58076
(701) 671-2403
Wahpeton, ND 58076
(701) 671-2403
47.0 miles
Enrollment: 3,803 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Acceptance rate: 95% In-state tuition: $4,438 Out-state tuition: $10,850 Minority enrollment: 35%
Lake Area Technical College
Public
1201 Arrow Avenue
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-5284
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-5284
52.8 miles
Enrollment: 2,655 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 In-state tuition: $4,930 Out-state tuition: $4,930 Minority enrollment: 9%
1414 College Way
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-1500
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-1500
62.9 miles
Enrollment: 6,556 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Acceptance rate: 80% In-state tuition: $5,502 Out-state tuition: $5,502 Minority enrollment: 26%
1601 Jefferson Streeet
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0221
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0221
82.1 miles
Enrollment: 4,704 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $6,115 Out-state tuition: $6,115 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rasmussen University-North Dakota
Private for-profit
4012 19th Avenue SW
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 277-3889
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 277-3889
82.4 miles
Enrollment: 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Private-state tuition: $10,764 Minority enrollment: 51%
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