Oglala Lakota College

Kyle, SD
490 Piya Wiconi Road, Kyle, SD 57752-0490
605-455-6000

Oglala Lakota College (OLC) is a tribal college located on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The college was founded in 1971 and offers associate and baccalaureate degrees. The school is located in the town of Kyle, South Dakota. The campus is situated on 180 acres of land.

OLC is one of the 32 tribal colleges and universities in the United States. The school's mission is to provide quality education to American Indian students in a culturally relevant way. OLC offers a variety of programs and services that promote academic success and personal development. The college also provides opportunities for students to engage in Lakota culture and traditions.

OLC has an enrollment of about 1,200 students. The student body is about evenly split between men and women. The majority of students are enrolled in associate degree programs. The college employs about 100 faculty and staff members.

OLC is governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees. The college is funded by the federal government, the state of South Dakota, and private donations. OLC is a member of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 1251

Type: Public, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.olc.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.olc.edu/student_services/financial_aid.htm

Annual Costs

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $15534

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $15534