Sinte Gleska University
- 4 Year
- Mission, SD
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Overview
Total enrollment
592- Location Mission, South Dakota
- Website sintegleska.edu
- Type Private 4 Year
- Setting Remote Rural
- Size Small
- Status Non-profit
- Housing No
- Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
Sinte Gleska University, located in Mission, South Dakota on the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation, is one of the country's oldest tribal colleges and universities. Founded in 1971 and named after the Sicangu Lakota leader Chief Spotted Tail, the university serves primarily Native American students while remaining open to all students. The institution offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degree programs with a particular focus on Lakota studies, human services, education, and business management. Operating as a commuter campus, SGU integrates traditional Lakota values and knowledge into its academic curriculum while maintaining accreditation standards through the Higher Learning Commission.
Admissions
Admission Requirements
Open AdmissionAnnual Cost to Attend
Tuition
$4,714Student Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
Popular majors at Sinte Gleska University are Health Professions, Education, and Business. 32% of students major in Health Professions, 22% in Education, and 16% in Business.
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Health Professions 32%
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Education 22%
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Business 16%
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Liberal Arts and Humanities 12%
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Construction Trades 7%
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219374.
GPA calculator: Sinte Gleska University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026