Sitting Bull College
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. 69% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Sitting Bull College is a public institution located in Fort Yates, North Dakota with approximately 257 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,605 per year. The graduation rate is 22%, and the typical graduate earns $21,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Sitting Bull College (SBC) is a public tribal land-grant college in Fort Yates, North Dakota. It was founded in 1973 by the Standing Rock Sioux tribe of the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in south-central North Dakota. The SBC campuses are located in Fort Yates, North Dakota and McLaughlin, South Dakota. It serves as the primary educational institution on the Standing Rock Reservation.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $3,455 per year after aid, this is one of the most affordable college options you'll find anywhere, and its deep roots in the Standing Rock Sioux community make it a genuinely meaningful choice for students connected to that heritage. However, the 24% graduation rate is a serious concern — most students who start here don't finish — and a median income of $21,400 a decade after enrollment suggests limited economic return even for those who do. Worth considering if affordability and cultural connection are top priorities, but have an honest conversation about what support systems are in place to help you stay on track to graduation.
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