Sinte Gleska University
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. 52% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission; 100% freshman retention — students rarely leave.
About This School
Sinte Gleska University is a public institution located in Mission, South Dakota with approximately 579 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,075 per year. The graduation rate is 0%, and the typical graduate earns $20,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Sinte Gleska University (SGU) is a public tribal land-grant university in Mission, South Dakota, on the Rosebud Indian Reservation. It is a Brulé Lakota Indian Reservation home to the Sicangu. SGU has an enrollment of 828 full and part-time students. It is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the cost is genuinely low at $7,075/year, and a 100% freshman retention rate suggests students who start feel supported enough to return — but a 0% reported graduation rate is a serious red flag that demands a direct conversation with the admissions office before enrolling. Median earnings of $20,500 a decade out are also modest, which matters if you're taking on any debt. This school may make sense if you're Sicangu Lakota or connected to the Rosebud community and value a culturally grounded education, but go in with clear eyes about completion outcomes.
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Sinte Gleska University
E. Highway 18, 101 Antelope Lake Circle
Mission, SD 57555-0105
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