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Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College

Mount Pleasant, MI · Town · 164 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College (SCTC) in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, is an accredited tribal land-grant institution best known for integrating Anishinaabe culture, language, and heritage into a highly supportive academic environment. The college offers strong associate degree programs in Business, Science, and Liberal Arts, which are designed to facilitate seamless transfers to four-year institutions or immediate career placement. Students enjoy an intimate, family-like campus culture characterized by small class sizes, personalized faculty mentorship, and a community-centered environment rooted in the Seven Grandfather Teachings. What sets SCTC apart is its profound dedication to cultural preservation—including dedicated Ojibwe language (Anishinaabemowin) instruction—combined with some of the most affordable tuition rates in the state, making it an accessible and culturally enriching choice for prospective students.


Wikipedia:Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College (SCTC) is a public tribal land-grant community college in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States. The college was established in 1998 by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Committee.

Location
Mount Pleasant, MI, 48858 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
DTW · Detroit
119 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$19,424
Out-of-state COA
$19,424
Avg net price
$11,949
In-state tuition
$2,730
Out-of-state tuition
$2,730
Books & supplies
$340/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$11,949
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
8-year outcomes
Graduated
24%
Transferred
21%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
56%
Median earnings (6yr)
$27,389
Student Body
Men 46%Women 54%
7
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
42%
First-generation
58%
Median family income
$11,292
Independent students
72%
Avg age at entry
29.0
Part-time students
76%
Race & ethnicity
White
15%
Hispanic
3%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
AI/AN
75%
Institutional
Endowment
$128,220
Classification
Special Focus (Faith)
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
29%
Avg faculty salary
$6,220/mo
Instructional spend/student
$5,006
Federal loan rate
0%

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