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Higher EducationSouth Dakota, United States51-200 Employees
Sisseton Wahpeton College is a non-profit tribal college located in Sisseton, South Dakota. Founded in 1979 by the Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe, it operates within the higher education sector with a focus on serving residents of the nearby tribal reservation. The college reports an average enrollment around 250 students, with a large majority being tribal members, and emphasizes smaller classroom sizes that support more individualized attention. SWC offers programs across several fields, including Dakota Language Studies, Building Trades, Early Childhood Development, Nursing, Business, and Tribal Governance, aiming to address educational gaps on the reservation. The institution recently added an Athletic Department, highlighting a competitive presence in intercollegiate athletics with NIAC wins in men's and women's basketball. Located in the northeast region of South Dakota, SWC situates itself as a more accessible option within the higher education landscape for its community.