Leech Lake Tribal College
Leech Lake Tribal College is a public community college in Cass Lake, Minnesota, enrolling about 197 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $4,850 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,850
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,115 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 197 57.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 19.05%
Leech Lake Tribal College: what the data shows
Common questions about Leech Lake Tribal College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Leech Lake Tribal College?
Leech Lake Tribal College is located in Cass Lake, MN (ZIP 56633).
Is Leech Lake Tribal College public or private?
Leech Lake Tribal College is a Public institution.
How much does Leech Lake Tribal College cost?
Published tuition: $4,850.
Average net price after aid: $13,115.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,169 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,042 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,109 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $19,400.
How big is Leech Lake Tribal College?
Total enrollment: 197 students.
About 58% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Leech Lake Tribal College?
150%-time completion rate: 19.05%.
First-year retention: 51.1%.
What do graduates of Leech Lake Tribal College earn?
Median earnings: $24,734 six years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
75.65% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Leech Lake Tribal College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (42 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (10 completions)
- CIP 460302 (7 completions)
- Criminal Justice - Police Science (6 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (5 completions)
- CIP 460201 (5 completions)
- CIP 520201 (4 completions)
- Agricultural and Food Products Processing (3 completions)
- CIP 050202 (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Leech Lake Tribal College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 19.05%; net price $13,115. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$4,850
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Leech Lake Tribal College was $4,850.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,115
2024 Value
In 2024 Leech Lake Tribal College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,115.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$52,460 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,115 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$19,400 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Leech Lake Tribal College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
75.65% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Leech Lake Tribal College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Leech Lake Tribal College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,580 | $4,580 | $8,772 |
| 2014 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $11,591 |
| 2015 | $3,916 | $3,916 | $8,841 |
| 2016 | $3,926 | $3,926 | $10,591 |
| 2017 | $4,198 | $4,198 | $10,409 |
| 2018 | $4,198 | $4,198 | $9,436 |
| 2019 | $4,198 | $4,198 | $8,536 |
| 2020 | $4,850 | $4,850 | $5,376 |
| 2021 | $4,850 | $4,850 | $9,229 |
| 2022 | $4,148 | $4,148 | $13,093 |
| 2023 | $4,148 | $4,148 | $13,746 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
57.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Leech Lake Tribal College in 2024 is 197 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
51.1%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
14.29% 100% Completion Time
19.05% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 14.29% of students graduating from Leech Lake Tribal College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Leech Lake Tribal College.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for Leech Lake Tribal College.
Top Programs by Completions
9 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 10 completions
CIP 46.0302: 7 completions
Criminal Justice - Police Science: 6 completions
Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 5 completions
CIP 46.0201: 5 completions
CIP 52.0201: 4 completions
Agricultural and Food Products Processing: 3 completions
CIP 05.0202: 2 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 42 completions
Most popular programs at Leech Lake Tribal College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Leech Lake Tribal College graduates.
About
Leech Lake Tribal College is a public institution located in Cass Lake, MN, offering 9 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 197 students. The institution maintains a 19.05% graduation rate. Approximately 75.65% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Cass Lake, MN 56633
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 19.05% graduation rate at Leech Lake Tribal College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Leech Lake Tribal College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $4,850 and average net price is $13,115 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Leech Lake Tribal College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 19.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How big is Leech Lake Tribal College?
Total enrollment is about 197 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Leech Lake Tribal College public or private?
Leech Lake Tribal College is a public institution located in Cass Lake, MN.
Is Leech Lake Tribal College an HBCU?
No. Leech Lake Tribal College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Leech Lake Tribal College a tribal college?
Yes. Leech Lake Tribal College is flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS (TRIBAL = Yes).
Is Leech Lake Tribal College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Leech Lake Tribal College does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
Is Leech Lake Tribal College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Leech Lake Tribal College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.