C+

Above Average

Score: 57/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

25/100 · earnings-weighted

Sisseton Wahpeton College

4-Year Public Tribal College

📍 Sisseton, South Dakota 57262

🌐 https://www.swcollege.edu/

Sisseton Wahpeton College — tuition $3,840

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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 (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 13%

Outcomes

42/100

Affordability

A+

90/100

Resources

70/100

Experience

B+

81/100

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

215

Total Enrollment

13%

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

7.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$3,284

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$31,546

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$23,940

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

20.6%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

64.2%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 30th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (SD wage index 0.86). 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.

For parents & investors

The Sisseton Wahpeton College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $219,263
Avg rent near campus: $837/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 56219 (7.0% cap, Browns Valley)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$3,840	$3,840
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$12,030	$12,030

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

75%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$3,284

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$778
$30,001 - $48,000	$6,807
$48,001 - $75,000	$5,716

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 15 grads/yr Behavioral Sciences 9 grads/yr American Indian/Native American Studies 4 grads/yr Construction Trades, Other 3 grads/yr Construction Trades, General 3 grads/yr General Studies 3 grads/yr American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 3 grads/yr Computer Graphics 3 grads/yr Environmental Science 2 grads/yr Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General 2 grads/yr Art/Art Studies, General 2 grads/yr Child Development 1 grads/yr Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 1 grads/yr Nursing Practice 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Sisseton Wahpeton 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

215

Total Students

62%

Women

42%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 4%

Black 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 25%

With Family 75%

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 75%

Hybrid (Some Online) 24%

Fully Online 1%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 42%

25-64 (Adult) 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Sisseton Wahpeton 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 Sisseton Wahpeton College?

Tuition at Sisseton Wahpeton College is $3,840 for in-state students and $3,840 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $3,284.

What is the graduation rate at Sisseton Wahpeton College?

The graduation rate at Sisseton Wahpeton College is 13%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Sisseton Wahpeton College a good school?

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

Outcomes (D): 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 Sisseton Wahpeton College?

Sisseton Wahpeton College has a total enrollment of 215 students.

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