Academics
Oglala Lakota College provides educational opportunities that enhance Lakota life and provide professional skills needed to enter the workforce.
We offer over 25 different degree programs to provide our students a rich and meaningful learning experience, while also developing the knowledge needed for their professional careers.
At OLC, we believe that nothing should stand in your way of receiving a high quality education, which is why we offer our students over 3 million dollars in scholarships each year.
Over 4,400 graduates have received their college diploma from Oglala Lakota College, many of whom have returned to the Pine Ridge Reservation to help our community flourish.
With our comprehensive educational resources, scholarship opportunities, and position as a leader in higher education, OLC’s faculty and staff are determined to help every single student who walks through our doors succeed.
Students at OLC are provided one-on-one help and a variety of academic resources to help them thrive.
Oglala Lakota College pursues an open door policy in which all qualified students will be admitted without regard to race, religion, origin or political belief. Enrollment in the college does not guarantee admission to any specific program, nor to any and all courses of study.