C+

Above Average

Score: 57/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

15/100 · earnings-weighted

Sitting Bull College

4-Year Public Tribal College

📍 Fort Yates, North Dakota 58538

🌐 https://www.sittingbull.edu/

Sitting Bull College — tuition $3,600

Sitting Bull College campus, Fort Yates, ND. Photo: U.S. Department of the Interior, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.

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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 24%

Outcomes

47/100

Affordability

A+

91/100

Resources

70/100

Experience

70/100

Prestige

13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

263

Total Enrollment

24%

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

7.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$4,205

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Sitting Bull College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$28,488

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$23,563

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

21.6%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

68.6%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 12th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (ND wage index 0.93). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$3,600	$3,600
Room	$2,250
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$14,590	$14,590

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

80%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$4,205

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$3,351
$30,001 - $48,000	$2,802
$48,001 - $75,000	$3,580
$75,001 - $110,000	$9,566

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 15 grads/yr Welding Engineering Technology/Technician 9 grads/yr Environmental Studies 8 grads/yr General Studies 7 grads/yr Construction Trades, General 5 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 5 grads/yr Electrician 4 grads/yr Teacher Assistant/Aide 3 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 2 grads/yr Human Services, General 2 grads/yr Curriculum and Instruction 2 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 2 grads/yr American Indian/Native American Studies 2 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 2 grads/yr Information Technology 2 grads/yr Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation 1 grads/yr Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Sitting Bull College's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

263

Total Students

65%

Women

44%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 8%

Hispanic 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 15%

With Family 85%

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 43%

Hybrid (Some Online) 39%

Fully Online 18%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 44%

25-64 (Adult) 56%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Sitting Bull College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Sitting Bull College?

Tuition at Sitting Bull College is $3,600 for in-state students and $3,600 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $4,205.

What is the graduation rate at Sitting Bull College?

The graduation rate at Sitting Bull College is 24%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Sitting Bull College a good school?

Sitting Bull College has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (A+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Sitting Bull College?

Sitting Bull College has a total enrollment of 263 students.

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