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Leech Lake Tribal College
Cass Lake, Minnesota · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 6945 Littlewolf Road NW, Cass Lake, MN 56633 · Phone: (218) 335-4200 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Nov 2025 · Warning · Higher Learning Commission.
Leech Lake Tribal College is a public trade school in Cass Lake, Minnesota, offering electrician and construction trades programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Leech Lake Tribal College has a 19.1% completion rate, below the Minnesota state average of 48.2%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median debt and earnings figures are not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Leech Lake Tribal College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants used by 75.6% of students, is available here.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $47,480 | $78,160 | $101,410 |
| Construction laborers | $42,950 | $60,260 | $79,710 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Minnesota (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Carpenters | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Leech Lake Tribal College is a public trade and career school in Cass Lake, Minnesota, located in a distant rural setting. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and students here can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus's most-awarded trade programs are electrician schools (7 completions) and construction trades programs (3 completions), spread across 3 program offerings total.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 19.1%, which is below the Minnesota state average of 48.2%. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data, and median earnings 10 years after entry are also not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 75.6% of students receive Pell Grants, pointing to a largely low-income student population, out of an undergraduate enrollment of 197 with 10 trade completers recorded.
This campus may suit students seeking short, hands-on training in electrical or construction trades within a small, rural, tribal-college setting, though specific program lengths are not reported here. Anyone considering enrollment, including adult career-changers, should verify accreditation directly with the Higher Learning Commission and review current outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before applying, since several figures — debt, earnings, and cost — are not reported for this campus in available federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Leech Lake Tribal College offers electrician schools and construction trades programs, with 3 total programs recorded. Electrician programs have 7 completions and construction trades have 3 completions.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Leech Lake Tribal College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 19.1%, which is below the Minnesota state average of 48.2%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (218) 335-4200 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. You can check the College Scorecard for the latest available figures.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (218) 335-4200 or via lltc.edu for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Leech Lake Tribal College is a public institution, which generally means it operates under state or tribal governance rather than for private profit.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and review outcomes data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?413626.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not directly address adult career-changer fit, but the school offers focused electrician and construction trades programs in a small rural setting; contact the school to discuss scheduling and enrollment options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly for details on any required credentials for electrician or construction trades work.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Leech Lake Tribal College at (218) 335-4200 or through its website, https://www.lltc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data provided here does not include comparisons to other nearby schools. Use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates and other reported metrics across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.