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Sinte Gleska University

Mission, South Dakota 57555-0105

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Sinte Gleska University is a public institution in Mission with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A small campus of 579 undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

0% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $20,948 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $7,075.

Established
1970
Motto
Wahope unglawa sakapi hecel oyate ki Wolakota gluha tokatakiya unya pi kte.
Type
Public, tribal, land-grant university

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SAT Avg
579Students
16:1Student:Faculty
0%Grad Rate
$20,948Earnings 10yr
$7,075Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Sinte Gleska University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$4,714
Tuition (out-of-state)$4,714
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$15,533
Average Net Price$7,075

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$6,024
$30–48K$9,188
$48–75K$11,797

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$7,075

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

10000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (68)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
579
Gender Split
79% / 21%
Women / Men
First Generation
44%
Pell Grant Recipients
52%

Race & Ethnicity

White 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate0.0%
Freshman Retention100.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$15,889
8 Years$25,218
10 Years$20,948

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$19,600
Men
$22,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

90Average

Estimated from SD state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Denverpop. 710K
334 mi(579 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
383 mi(664 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
427 mi(740 min)

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