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Sinte Gleska University
Mission, South Dakota · Public university
Address: E. Highway 18, 101 Antelope Lake Circle, Mission, SD 57555 · Phone: (605) 856-8100 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Sinte Gleska University is a public trade school in Mission, South Dakota offering LPN / LVN programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Median earnings ten years after entry are $20,948, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; completion rate and graduate debt are not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Sinte Gleska University; federal aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 58.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $40,770 | $52,750 | $61,300 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in South Dakota (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 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
Sinte Gleska University is a public trade and career campus in Mission, South Dakota, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus reports one trade program family, LPN / LVN programs, and awarded credentials to trade completers within that field.
Federal data reports some but not all outcome figures for this campus. The completion rate for this campus specifically is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the state average completion rate in South Dakota is 73.8%, and the comparison between this campus and that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $20,948. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 58.8% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment.
Given a single reported program family in LPN / LVN training, this campus may suit students seeking a focused, shorter path into practical nursing work rather than a broad multi-program vocational campus. Whether the program suits adult career changers specifically is not stated in the data and should be confirmed directly with the school. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status with the Higher Learning Commission and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the latest available outcome figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Sinte Gleska University offers LPN / LVN programs, its only reported trade program family.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with a current status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus-specific completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The South Dakota state average completion rate is 73.8%, but a direct comparison is not reported for this campus in 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 (605) 856-8100 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $20,948, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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 for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Sinte Gleska University is a public institution, which typically affects tuition rates and eligibility for certain state and federal funding programs.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available federal data; contact the school to confirm the LPN / LVN program schedule.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?219374.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not state whether this program targets career changers; this focused single-program campus may suit students seeking practical nursing training, but fit should be confirmed with the school directly.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements after completing the LPN / LVN program are not detailed in this data; contact the school at (605) 856-8100 for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Sinte Gleska University at (605) 856-8100 or through its website, https://www.sintegleska.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby LPN / LVN programs is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard for nearby school listings.
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.