101 Antelope Lake Circle
Mission, South Dakota 57555

Located on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation in Mission, South Dakota, Sinte Gleska University is a Native American tribal university that offers undergraduate and graduate level programs. Founded in 1970, this South Dakota university was one of the first tribal colleges in the nation. Today, Sinte Gleska University is a nationally accredited university.

The Native American tribal university is committed to preserving and promoting the culture, traditions and way of life of the Sicangu Lakota Oyate tribe. The academic programs at the South Dakota university remain loyal to its earliest missions. Sinte Gleska University offers associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs in a variety of fields. Areas of study include Lakota language, traditional Lakota arts, human services, art education and cultural resource management.

Quick Facts

Sinte Glelska University is one of the small number of tribal universities that have a bison ranch and herd.

Sinte Gleska University is the only tribal college in the United States that offers graduate degrees in business, education and human services. The Native American tribal University offers a total of 35 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

Sinte Gleska University is named after Sinte Gleska, the Sicangu Lakota leader who lived from 1823 to 1881. His body is buried on the campus.

The South Dakota university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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