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Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University

Hayward, WI · Rural · 176 students
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$8,657
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
18%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
19% typical
$24,302
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$25,292 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
94% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University in Hayward, Wisconsin, is a distinguished tribal land-grant institution best known for seamlessly weaving Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) culture, language, and values into its academic foundation. The university offers robust, community-focused associate and bachelor’s degree programs, with particular strengths in Native American Studies, Nursing, Human Services, and Business Administration. On campus, students experience a highly supportive, close-knit environment centered on stewardship, featuring small class sizes and opportunities to engage in seasonal cultural practices. What truly sets this university apart is its unique dual mission of empowering students with modern, career-ready skills while actively preserving indigenous heritage and fostering tribal sovereignty.


Wikipedia:Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University (LCOOU) is a public tribal land-grant community college in Hayward, Wisconsin. It is one of two tribal colleges in the state of Wisconsin. The enrollment averages 550 students. The LCOOU has a main campus in Hayward. More than one-third of students are enrolled at the four outreach sites at Odanah, Bayfield, Hertel, and Lac du Flambeau.

Location
Hayward, WI, 54843 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
116 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$6,030$6,030
Books & supplies$1,000$1,000
Cost of attendance$17,202$17,202 est.
Average net price$8,657Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$6,030
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$17,202 est.
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $8,657
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
18%
Entered 2017–18
Back for yr 2
100%
Transferred
2%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
8% graduated · 3% still enrolled · 89% left or unknown · none transferred
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$18,027
10 yrs after entry$24,302
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 23%Women 77%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
6 : 1
Pell grant
70%
First-gen
51%
Family income
$5,294
Independent
83%
Age at entry
29.0
Part-time
70%
Race & ethnicity
White
17%
Black
4%
AI/AN
79%
Varsity sports

No data. This school isn't in the U.S. Department of Education's athletics (EADA) file, so we can't list its teams. That doesn't mean it has none.

Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$18,027
After 10 yrs
$24,302
Human Services, General6
Business Administration, Management and Operations4
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$5M
Full-time faculty
76%
Faculty salary
$7,699/mo
Teaching spend
$15,396
per student
Federal loans
0%
Classification
Carnegie type
Tribal college
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time

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