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Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University

Hayward, WI · Rural · 176 students
4
Year
Public
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University in Hayward, Wisconsin, is a distinguished tribal land-grant institution best known for seamlessly weaving Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) culture, language, and values into its academic foundation. The university offers robust, community-focused associate and bachelor’s degree programs, with particular strengths in Native American Studies, Nursing, Human Services, and Business Administration. On campus, students experience a highly supportive, close-knit environment centered on stewardship, featuring small class sizes and opportunities to engage in seasonal cultural practices. What truly sets this university apart is its unique dual mission of empowering students with modern, career-ready skills while actively preserving indigenous heritage and fostering tribal sovereignty.


Wikipedia:Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University (LCOOU) is a public tribal land-grant community college in Hayward, Wisconsin. It is one of two tribal colleges in the state of Wisconsin. The enrollment averages 550 students. The LCOOU has a main campus in Hayward. More than one-third of students are enrolled at the four outreach sites at Odanah, Bayfield, Hertel, and Lac du Flambeau.

Location
Hayward, WI, 54843 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
116 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$17,202
Out-of-state COA
$17,202
Avg net price
$8,657
In-state tuition
$6,030
Out-of-state tuition
$6,030
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$8,602
$30–48k
$4,689
$48–75k
$17,202
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
18%
1st-yr retention
100%
Transfer-out rate
2%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
8%
Transferred
0%
Still enrolled
3%
Dropped out / unknown
89%
Median earnings (6yr)
$18,027
Median earnings (10yr)
$24,302
Student Body
Men 23%Women 77%
6
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
70%
First-generation
51%
Median family income
$5,294
Independent students
83%
Avg age at entry
29.0
Part-time students
70%
Race & ethnicity
White
17%
Black
4%
AI/AN
79%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$18,027
10 years after entry
$24,302
Human Services, General6
Business Administration, Management and Operations4
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Institutional
Endowment
$5M
Classification
Special Focus (Faith)
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
76%
Avg faculty salary
$7,699/mo
Instructional spend/student
$15,396
Federal loan rate
0%

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