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Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Students retention rate 67%
On-time graduation rate 3%

Located in Hayward, Wisconsin, LCO Ojibwe College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, LCO Ojibwe College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at LCO Ojibwe College is reported to be 3%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Wisconsin state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 53% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at LCO Ojibwe College is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Wisconsin is 74%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at LCO Ojibwe College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • Tribal institution

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,590

Cost of attendance at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College in 2022 for students from Wisconsin.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average $7,873
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,590

Cost of attendance at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average $15,679
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 74 of freshman students at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College received on average $4,803 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,803
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 11 48% $4,362 $47,985
Other Federal Grant 11 48% $4,467 $49,134
State Grant/Scholarships 10 43% $2,353 $23,529
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 7 30% $1,285 $8,992
Total Grant & Scholarships 17 74% $4,803 $81,655

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College students is 3.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 5.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 0.0%.

3.0%

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training

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