Little Priest Tribal College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,400

33.3% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$11,072

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

208

38.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

16.7%

2 Graduates

About

Little Priest Tribal College is a higher education institution located in Thurston County, NE. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentrations at Little Priest Tribal College were Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (22 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 33 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Little Priest Tribal College. 78.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 21.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was american indian or alaska native (21 degrees), 2.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (10 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Little Priest Tribal College is $5,400, which is $1,800 more than the national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,600).

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Little Priest Tribal College is $5,400, which is $1,800 more than the national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,600).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,072.

In 2023, 53% of undergraduate students attending Little Priest Tribal College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$5,400

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Little Priest Tribal College was $5,400. The cost of tuition at Little Priest Tribal College is $1,800 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,600).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Little Priest Tribal College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,072

2023 Value

20.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Little Priest Tribal College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,072. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Little Priest Tribal College grew by 20.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Little Priest Tribal College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,000

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Little Priest Tribal College was of $8,000 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Little Priest Tribal College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53% of undergraduate students at Little Priest Tribal College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 3.64% with respect to 2022, when 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Little Priest Tribal College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Little Priest Tribal College had a total enrollment of 208 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Little Priest Tribal College is 81 students and the part-time enrollment is 127. This means that 38.9% of students enrolled at Little Priest Tribal College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Little Priest Tribal College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 11.1% White, 10.6% Two or More Races, and 0.962% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at Little Priest Tribal College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly American Indian or Alaska Native Female (49.4%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native Male (34.6%) and Two or More Races Female (5.77%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

38.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Little Priest Tribal College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 208 students. The full-time enrollment at Little Priest Tribal College is 81 and the part-time enrollment is 127. This means that 38.9% of students enrolled at Little Priest Tribal College are enrolled full-time compared with 48.2% at similar Tribal Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Little Priest Tribal College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Little Priest Tribal College was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Tribal Colleges (51.5%), Little Priest Tribal College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Little Priest Tribal College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

American Indian or Alaska Native
161 enrolled students
White
23 enrolled students
Two or More Races
22 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Little Priest Tribal College is 77.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 11.1% White, 10.6% Two or More Races, and 0.962% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Tribal Colleges is 79.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 13.6% White, and 2.6% Hispanic or Latino.

Graduates

In 2023, 19 more women than men received degrees from Little Priest Tribal College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Little Priest Tribal College is american indian or alaska native (21 degrees awarded). There were 2.1 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (10 degrees).

The most common Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentration at Little Priest Tribal College is Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (22 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Little Priest Tribal College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (2 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (1 degrees), and Health (22 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Little Priest Tribal College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,553,814 people), Registered nurses (1,505,041 people), Secondary school teachers (494,759 people), Education administrators (276,669 people), and Special education teachers (215,048 people).

The most specialized majors at Little Priest Tribal College in 2023 are Cultural & Gender Studies (2 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (1 degrees), Health (22 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (4 degrees), and Education (2 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Little Priest Tribal College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Little Priest Tribal College are Cultural & Gender Studies (2 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (1 degrees), Health (22 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (4 degrees), and Education (2 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Little Priest Tribal College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Little Priest Tribal College.

Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant

Most Common (2023)

22 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Little Priest Tribal College was Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant with 22 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Little Priest Tribal College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Little Priest Tribal College, which is 0.269 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (26).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Little Priest Tribal College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Little Priest Tribal College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 0.158 times less than the 19 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Little Priest Tribal College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 6.33 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

13%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 13% of students graduating from Little Priest Tribal College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 13% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 22% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Tribal Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Little Priest Tribal College is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Tribal Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

American Indian or Alaska Native
21 degrees awarded
White
10 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Little Priest Tribal College is american indian or alaska native (21 degrees awarded). There were 2.1 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (10 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

American Indian or Alaska Native Female
17 degrees awarded
White Female
8 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Male
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Little Priest Tribal College is american indian or alaska native female (17 degrees awarded). There were 2.13 times more american indian or alaska native female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (8 degrees).

Operations

Little Priest Tribal College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.73M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 224k (13%) compared to the 4.53% average return (163k on 3.59M) across all Tribal Colleges.

In 2023, Little Priest Tribal College had a total salary expenditure of 5.97M. Little Priest Tribal College employs 10 Assistant professors. Most academics at Little Priest Tribal College are Male Assistant professor (5), and Female Assistant professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Little Priest Tribal College are: Management, with 12 employees, Service, with 7 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees.

Endowment

$1.73M

2023 Endowment

7.94%

growth from 2022

Little Priest Tribal College has an endowment valued at about $1.73M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Little Priest Tribal College grew 7.94% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.87M lower than than the median endowment of Tribal Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Little Priest Tribal College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Tribal Colleges Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$2.75M

2023 Salaries

6.5%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Little Priest Tribal College paid a median of $2.75M in salaries, which represents 46.1% of their overall expenditure ($5.97M) and a 6.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 21.4% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 8.03% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Tribal Colleges is 4.83M (35.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$662k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Little Priest Tribal College paid a total of $662k to 10 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $417k (7.86%) for similar Tribal Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

10 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

12 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Little Priest Tribal College was Assistant professor with 10 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Little Priest Tribal College were Management with 12 employees, Service with 7 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Little Priest Tribal College was Male Assistant professor with 5 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Little Priest Tribal College.

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