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Sisseton Wahpeton College
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Annual Tuition
$4,330
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
Open
Open Admission
Graduation Rate
10.5%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$31,546
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Sisseton Wahpeton College is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Sisseton, SD. With a competitive tuition profile of $4,330, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 10.5% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$17,320
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
11.2 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$1,546
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
-$1,860
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$13,600
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 10%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$4,330
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
N/A
Success
10.5%
In-State Cost
$4,330
Age 25+ Students
57.2%
Carnegie Class
Special Focus: Law
Working at 6yr
66 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.