Sisseton Wahpeton College
- Graduation Rate
- 16% F
- Lower completion rate than most colleges
- Earnings (10yr)
- $31,546 D
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $2,977 A+
- 83% less than the typical college
- Enrollment
- 194
Bottom line: A C+ overall grade — average outcomes for a U.S. college. 76.7× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $76.7 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $76.7 over 20 years. Net gain: $901,559.
What The Data Says
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A C+ overall — outcomes above the typical U.S. college.
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Graduate earnings fall 23% below the national college median.
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Graduation of 16% — 72% below the national average.
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Every $1 invested returns $76.7 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Sisseton Wahpeton College
Sisseton Wahpeton College is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Public Community College
- Carnegie Class
- Tribal College
- Enrollment
- 194
- Setting
- Rural
- Primary Strengths
- Business & Marketing, Culinary & Personal Services, Construction Trades, Humanities
Why students choose Sisseton Wahpeton College
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
This school does not report a competitive admit rate — most qualified applicants are admitted.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $2,977 a year after grants and scholarships — 83% below the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $31,546 ten years after enrolling — 23% below the typical college.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Sisseton Wahpeton College is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Sisseton Wahpeton College? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a public institution in Sisseton, South Dakota, Sisseton Wahpeton College enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 16%.
- Full-Time Faculty
- 50%
- Faculty Salary (mo)
- $6,422
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 7:1
- Diversity Index
- 1.00
- First-Gen Students
- 52%
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Sisseton Wahpeton College? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Sisseton Wahpeton College is $4,330, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $2,977. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $590 after need-based grants.
- In-State Tuition
- $4,330
- Out-of-State
- $4,330
- Avg Net Price
- $2,977
- Pell Grant Rate
- 64%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 0%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $590
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $5,909
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $5,315
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Sisseton Wahpeton College — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Sisseton Wahpeton College Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Sisseton Wahpeton College report median earnings of $31,546, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $23,940
- 8 Years
- $28,455
- 10 Years
- $31,546
- Earning > $25K
- 32%
Earnings Trajectory
How Sisseton Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.
College ROI Calculator
Is Sisseton Wahpeton College Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Sisseton Wahpeton College delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $2,977/year ($11,908 total). Graduates earn $31,546 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $913,467 in total earnings — a net gain of $901,559 (76.7× your investment).. With a 16% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $11,908
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $913,467
- Net Return
- $901,559
- ROI Multiple
- 76.7×
- Cost Per Year
- $2,977
- Graduation Rate
- 16%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Institutional Finances
Data: NCES IPEDS
- Endowment
- $1,090,553
- Total Expenses
- $7,495,587
- Federal Grants
- $4,715,412
- Investment Income
- $6,752
Top Programs
The fields Sisseton Wahpeton College awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Business & Marketing 19%
- Culinary & Personal Services 12%
- Construction Trades 9%
- Humanities 7%
- Health Professions 5%
- Computer Science & IT 2%
- Visual & Performing Arts 2%
- Transportation 2%
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Sisseton Wahpeton College's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
- CChief Executive Officer$189,520 · 3% growthAdaptable 64
- C+IT Manager$169,510 · 15% growthAdaptable 52
- C+Cloud Architect$142,000 · 15% growthAdaptable 52
- B-Site Reliability Engineer$140,000 · 20% growthAdaptable 52
- CSolutions Architect$138,000 · 12% growthAdaptable 52
- CHR Manager$136,350 · 5% growthAdaptable 64
- CSales Manager$135,160 · 4% growthAdaptable 64
- B-Software Developer$132,270 · 25% growthVulnerable 40
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Sisseton Wahpeton College? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a public institution in Sisseton, South Dakota, Sisseton Wahpeton College enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 16%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Sisseton Wahpeton College? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Sisseton Wahpeton College is $4,330, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $2,977. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $590 after need-based grants.
Is Sisseton Wahpeton College Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Sisseton Wahpeton College report median earnings of $31,546, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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