Sitting Bull College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Sitting Bull College is a public community college in Fort Yates, North Dakota, enrolling about 257 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $4,605 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,010. Student demographics in federal data include American Indian or Alaska Native (94.2%) and White (4.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,010
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,605 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 257 87.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 21.62%
- Carnegie Classification: Not classified (other)
- First-Generation Students: 38.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 78.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 65.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 364
- Room & Board: $5,850 annual estimate
Sitting Bull College: what the data shows
Common questions about Sitting Bull College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Sitting Bull College?
Sitting Bull College is located in Fort Yates, ND (ZIP 58538-9721).
Is Sitting Bull College public or private?
Sitting Bull College is a Public institution.
How much does Sitting Bull College cost?
Published tuition: $4,010.
Average net price after aid: $4,605.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,056 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,739 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $3,122 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $16,040.
How big is Sitting Bull College?
Total enrollment: 257 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 364 students.
Graduate enrollment: 29 students.
About 88% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Sitting Bull College?
150%-time completion rate: 21.62%.
What do graduates of Sitting Bull College earn?
Median earnings: $23,563 six years after entry; $28,488 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
68.56% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Sitting Bull College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (15 completions)
- Welding Engineering Technology/Technician (9 completions)
- Environmental Studies (8 completions)
- General Studies (7 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (5 completions)
- 00.0460 (5 completions)
- Electrician (4 completions)
- Teacher Assistant/Aide (3 completions)
- American Indian/Native American Studies (2 completions)
- Information Technology (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Sitting Bull College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 21.62%; median earnings $28,488 at 10 years; net price $4,605. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,010
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Sitting Bull College was $4,010.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,605
2024 Value
In 2024 Sitting Bull College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,605.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,420 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,605 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$16,040 4-Year Tuition
$5,850 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$11,060 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$44,240 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Sitting Bull College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
68.56% 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 Sitting Bull 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 Sitting Bull 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 | $3,910 | $3,910 | $420 |
| 2014 | $3,910 | $3,910 | $2,669 |
| 2015 | $3,910 | $3,910 | $1,557 |
| 2016 | $3,910 | $3,910 | $2,998 |
| 2017 | $3,910 | $3,910 | $2,344 |
| 2018 | $4,010 | $4,010 | $2,497 |
| 2019 | $4,010 | $4,010 | $1,579 |
| 2020 | $4,010 | $4,010 | $377 |
| 2021 | $4,010 | $4,010 | $3,500 |
| 2022 | $4,010 | $4,010 | $1,931 |
| 2023 | $4,010 | $4,010 | $3,455 |
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
Sitting Bull College reported total enrollment of about 257 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 35% male and 65% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes American Indian or Alaska Native (94.2%), White (4.3%), and Black or African American (0.8%). About 68.56% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 38.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
87.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Sitting Bull College in 2024 is 257 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 364 students. Graduate enrollment is about 29 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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 94.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
21.62% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Sitting Bull College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 7% male / 93% female
- Welding Engineering Technology/Technician: 89% male / 11% female
- Environmental Studies: 62% male / 38% 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 Sitting Bull College.
Return on Investment
$28,488 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
1446.58% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Sitting Bull College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 18 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 15 completions
2. Welding Engineering Technology/Technician: 9 completions
3. Environmental Studies: 8 completions
4. General Studies: 7 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 5 completions
6. 00.0460: 5 completions
7. Electrician: 4 completions
8. Teacher Assistant/Aide: 3 completions
9. American Indian/Native American Studies: 2 completions
Most popular programs at Sitting Bull College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Sitting Bull College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Sitting Bull College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 65.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,180
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $16,341
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Sitting Bull College is a public institution located in Fort Yates, ND, classified as Not classified (other). In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Welding Engineering Technology/Technician, Environmental Studies. Enrollment is approximately 257 students. Student body composition includes American Indian or Alaska Native (94.2%), White (4.3%), Black or African American (0.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 21.62%. Approximately 68.56% of students receive Pell Grants. About 38.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Not classified (other)
Location
Fort Yates, ND 58538-9721
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 21.62% graduation rate at Sitting Bull 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 Sitting Bull College located?
Sitting Bull College is located in Fort Yates, ND.
How much does Sitting Bull College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,010 and average net price is $4,605 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $5,850 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Sitting Bull College?
Sitting Bull College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 364 students, American Indian or Alaska Native (94.2%), White (4.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Sitting Bull College?
About 38.5% of students at Sitting Bull College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Sitting Bull College earn?
Median earnings are $23,563 six years after entry and $28,488 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Sitting Bull College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 21.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Sitting Bull College public or private?
Sitting Bull College is a public institution located in Fort Yates, ND.
Is Sitting Bull College an HBCU?
No. Sitting Bull College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Sitting Bull College a tribal college?
Yes. Sitting Bull College is flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS (TRIBAL = Yes).
Is Sitting Bull College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Sitting Bull College does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.8%).
Is Sitting Bull College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Sitting Bull 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
- North Dakota college costs
- North Dakota colleges by ROI
- North Dakota trade schools profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in North Dakota
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.