Little Priest Tribal College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,050

2022 Average Net Price

$9,194

After Financial Aid

2022 Enrolled Students

208

36.1% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

13%

3 Graduates

About

Little Priest Tribal College is a higher education institution located in Thurston County, NE. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Little Priest Tribal College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (11 degrees awarded), General Business (6 degrees), and Kindergarten & Preschool Education (3 degrees).

In 2022, 23 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Little Priest Tribal College. 87% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 13% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was american indian or alaska native (22 degrees), 22 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (1 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Little Priest Tribal College is $4,050, which is $450 more than the national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,600).

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Little Priest Tribal College is $4,050, which is $450 more than the national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,600).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,194.

In 2022, 55% of undergraduate students attending Little Priest Tribal College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$4,050

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Little Priest Tribal College was $4,050. The cost of tuition at Little Priest Tribal College is $450 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

$9,194

2022 Value

20.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Little Priest Tribal College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,194. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Little Priest Tribal College grew by 20.1%.

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 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 14.4% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 33.3% 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

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55% of undergraduate students at Little Priest Tribal College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 23.6% with respect to 2021, when 72% 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 2022. The full-time enrollment at Little Priest Tribal College is 75 students and the part-time enrollment is 133. This means that 36.1% 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 71.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 17.8% White, 8.17% Two or More Races, and 0.481% 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 (49.3%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native Male (33.3%) and Two or More Races Female (8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

36.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Little Priest Tribal College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 208 students. The full-time enrollment at Little Priest Tribal College is 75 and the part-time enrollment is 133. This means that 36.1% of students enrolled at Little Priest Tribal College are enrolled full-time compared with 47.9% 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

38%

2022 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 38%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Tribal Colleges (61%), Little Priest Tribal College had a retention rate lower 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 (2022)

American Indian or Alaska Native
149 enrolled students
White
37 enrolled students
Two or More Races
17 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Little Priest Tribal College is 71.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 17.8% White, 8.17% Two or More Races, and 0.481% 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 77.8% American Indian or Alaska Native, 14.3% White, and 2.92% Hispanic or Latino.

Graduates

In 2022, 17 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 (22 degrees awarded). There were 22 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (1 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Little Priest Tribal College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (11 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (6 degrees) and Kindergarten & Preschool Education (3 degrees).

In 2022, 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 Liberal Arts & Humanities (11 degrees awarded), Education (3 degrees), and Business (6 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 (1,770,406 people), Accountants & auditors (1,063,100 people), Other managers (833,976 people), Secondary school teachers (548,900 people), and Financial managers (514,906 people).

The most specialized majors at Little Priest Tribal College in 2022 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (11 degrees awarded), Education (3 degrees), Business (6 degrees), and Biology (1 degrees) (as of 2022).

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, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Little Priest Tribal College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (11 degrees awarded), Education (3 degrees), Business (6 degrees), and Biology (1 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (3,261,416 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (826,384 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (762,265 people), Computer Systems Design (578,622 people), and Banking & related activities (514,432 people).

The most specialized majors at Little Priest Tribal College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (11 degrees awarded), Education (3 degrees), Business (6 degrees), and Biology (1 degrees) (as of 2022).

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.

Most Common (2022)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
11 degrees awarded
General Business
6 degrees awarded
Kindergarten & Preschool Education
3 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Little Priest Tribal College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 11 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Little Priest Tribal College, which is 0.15 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (20).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Little Priest Tribal College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.375 times less than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Little Priest Tribal College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.67 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

14%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 14% 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, 14% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 19% 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.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Little Priest Tribal College is Male and Black or African American (50% graduation rate). Across all Tribal Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

American Indian or Alaska Native
22 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Little Priest Tribal College is american indian or alaska native (22 degrees awarded). There were 22 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (1 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

American Indian or Alaska Native Female
20 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Male
2 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Male
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Little Priest Tribal College is american indian or alaska native female (20 degrees awarded). There were 10 times more american indian or alaska native female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native male (2 degrees).

Operations

Little Priest Tribal College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.6M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −262k (−16.4%) compared to the 1.85% average return (60.4k on 3.26M) across all Tribal Colleges.

In 2022, Little Priest Tribal College had a total salary expenditure of 5.58M. Little Priest Tribal College employs 10 Instructors. Most academics at Little Priest Tribal College are Male Instructor (5), and Female Instructor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Little Priest Tribal College are: Management, with 13 employees, Service, with 10 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees.

Endowment

$1.6M

2022 Endowment

6.97%

decline from 2021

Little Priest Tribal College has an endowment valued at about $1.6M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Little Priest Tribal College declined 6.97% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.66M 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

$2.58M

2022 Salaries

21.4%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Little Priest Tribal College paid a median of $2.58M in salaries, which represents 46.3% of their overall expenditure ($5.58M) and a 21.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.03% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 3.1% decline between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$479k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Little Priest Tribal College paid a total of $479k to 10 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.03M (21.4%) for similar Tribal Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

10 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

13 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Little Priest Tribal College was Instructor with 10 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Little Priest Tribal College were Management with 13 employees, Service with 10 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Little Priest Tribal College was Male Instructor with 5 employees, and Female Instructor with 5 employees.

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

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