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Little Priest Tribal College

Little Priest Tribal College

Winnebago, NE · Rural · 182 students
4
Year
Public
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Established by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and named after Chief Little Priest, Little Priest Tribal College (LPTC) is a two-year land-grant institution best known for its dedication to preserving the Ho-Chunk language and culture. The college offers a supportive, family-like campus culture where traditional Indigenous values are seamlessly integrated into daily student life and community events. LPTC's strongest academic pathways include highly regarded associate degree programs in Ho-Chunk Studies, Business, Science, and Liberal Arts, all designed to prepare students for direct career entry or seamless transfer to four-year universities. What truly sets this institution apart is its incredibly small class sizes and its unique "two-worlds" educational philosophy, which empowers students to succeed in modern academics while remaining deeply rooted in tribal heritage.


Wikipedia:Little Priest Tribal College is a public tribal land-grant community college in Winnebago, Nebraska. It is a member of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium and primarily supported by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. It has an enrollment of 135 students, of which 90 percent are American Indian.

Location
Winnebago, NE, 68071-0270 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
OMA · Omaha
71 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$12,581
Out-of-state COA
$12,581
Avg net price
$9,303
Room & board
$8,000
In-state tuition
$5,400
Out-of-state tuition
$5,400
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,010
$30–48k
$9,279
$48–75k
$10,326
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
14%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
19%
Transferred
5%
Still enrolled
5%
Dropped out / unknown
71%
Median earnings (6yr)
$25,225
Student Body
Men 33%Women 67%
7
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
56%
First-generation
51%
Median family income
$15,336
Independent students
51%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
64%
Race & ethnicity
White
13%
Black
2%
Two or more
10%
AI/AN
73%
NH/PI
1%
Institutional
Endowment
$2M
Classification
Special Focus (Faith)
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
41%
Avg faculty salary
$5,882/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,991
Federal loan rate
0%

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