Little Priest Tribal College Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Little Priest Tribal College is a public certificate and vocational school in Winnebago, Nebraska, enrolling about 182 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $9,303 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,400. Student demographics in federal data include American Indian or Alaska Native (73.1%) and White (13.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,400
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,303 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 182 36.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 13.33%
- Opportunity College (2025): Higher access & higher earnings (Carnegie OCU)
- Carnegie Classification: Not classified (other)
- First-Generation Students: 50.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 21.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 41.4%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 308
- Room & Board: $8,000 annual estimate
Little Priest Tribal College: what the data shows
Common questions about Little Priest Tribal College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Little Priest Tribal College?
Little Priest Tribal College is located in Winnebago, NE (ZIP 68071-0270).
Is Little Priest Tribal College public or private?
Little Priest Tribal College is a Public institution.
How much does Little Priest Tribal College cost?
Published tuition: $5,400.
Average net price after aid: $9,303.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,010 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,279 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,326 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $21,600.
How big is Little Priest Tribal College?
Total enrollment: 182 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 308 students.
About 36% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Little Priest Tribal College?
150%-time completion rate: 13.33%.
First-year retention: 50.0%.
What do graduates of Little Priest Tribal College earn?
Median earnings: $25,225 six years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
56.25% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Little Priest Tribal College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (15 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (6 completions)
- Environmental Studies (2 completions)
- Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other (2 completions)
- 00.0010 (1 completions)
- American Indian/Native American Studies (1 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (1 completions)
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching (1 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Little Priest Tribal College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 13.33%; net price $9,303. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,400
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Little Priest Tribal College was $5,400.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,303
2024 Value
In 2024 Little Priest Tribal College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,303.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$37,212 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,303 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$21,600 4-Year Tuition
$8,000 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$14,400 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$57,600 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Little Priest Tribal College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
56.25% 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 Little Priest 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 Little Priest 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 | $4,380 | $4,380 | $6,797 |
| 2014 | $5,355 | $5,415 | $6,763 |
| 2015 | $5,085 | $5,385 | $8,175 |
| 2016 | $5,290 | $5,290 | $7,894 |
| 2017 | $5,140 | $5,140 | $14,151 |
| 2018 | $5,140 | $5,140 | $7,418 |
| 2019 | $5,140 | $5,140 | $11,029 |
| 2020 | $5,140 | $5,140 | $10,022 |
| 2021 | $5,140 | $5,140 | $11,513 |
| 2022 | $5,140 | $5,140 | $8,826 |
| 2023 | $5,400 | $5,400 | $10,687 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & 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 & Student Demographics
Little Priest Tribal College reported total enrollment of about 182 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 33% male and 67% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes American Indian or Alaska Native (73.1%), White (13.2%), and Two or More Races (10.4%). About 56.25% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
36.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Little Priest Tribal College in 2024 is 182 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 308 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
50.0%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is American Indian or Alaska Native at 73.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
13.33% 100% Completion Time
13.33% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 13.33% of students graduating from Little Priest Tribal College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 7% male / 93% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 0% male / 100% female
- Environmental Studies: 100% male / 0% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Native American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Little Priest Tribal College.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for Little Priest Tribal College.
Top Programs by Completions
9 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 10 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 15 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 6 completions
3. Environmental Studies: 2 completions
4. Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other: 2 completions
5. 00.0010: 1 completions
6. American Indian/Native American Studies: 1 completions
7. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 1 completions
8. Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching: 1 completions
9. Business/Commerce, General: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Little Priest Tribal College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Little Priest Tribal College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Little Priest Tribal College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 41.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,882
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,991
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Little Priest Tribal College is a public institution located in Winnebago, NE, classified as Not classified (other). In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Environmental Studies. Enrollment is approximately 182 students. Student body composition includes American Indian or Alaska Native (73.1%), White (13.2%), Two or More Races (10.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 13.33%. Approximately 56.25% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Not classified (other)
Opportunity College (2025): Higher access and higher earnings under Carnegie’s Student Access and Earnings Classification. Browse all Opportunity Colleges.
Location
Winnebago, NE 68071-0270
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 13.33% graduation rate at Little Priest 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Priest Tribal College located?
Little Priest Tribal College is located in Winnebago, NE.
How much does Little Priest Tribal College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,400 and average net price is $9,303 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,000 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Little Priest Tribal College?
Little Priest Tribal College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 308 students, American Indian or Alaska Native (73.1%), White (13.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Little Priest Tribal College?
About 50.8% of students at Little Priest Tribal College are first-generation college students.
What is the graduation rate at Little Priest Tribal College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 13.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Little Priest Tribal College public or private?
Little Priest Tribal College is a public institution located in Winnebago, NE.
Is Little Priest Tribal College an HBCU?
No. Little Priest Tribal College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Little Priest Tribal College a tribal college?
Yes. Little Priest Tribal College is flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS (TRIBAL = Yes).
Is Little Priest Tribal College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Little Priest Tribal College does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
Is Little Priest Tribal College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Little Priest 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.