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Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University

#950 in US ranking Hayward, WI
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$17,202
Tuition & fees
$6,030
Avg. aid
$7,635
Receiving aid
84%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
23%
Median salary
$44,158
1 yr after graduation

What is the accreditation of Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University?

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Institutional accreditation applies to the university as a whole; it should not be confused with approval of an individual professional program.

Accreditation is relevant to eligibility for federal student aid and can matter when seeking to transfer credits or pursue further study. It does not require another college to accept every course, however. Likewise, applicants planning to enter a licensed profession - particularly teaching - should check the current program's state approval and licensure pathway separately from the university's institutional accreditation.

What are the admission requirements at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University?

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University reports an open-admission policy for entering students, with high school completion or a GED-equivalent credential relevant to degree-seeking admission. Open admission generally means applicants are not competing for a limited number of places based on an acceptance-rate cutoff; it does not eliminate documentation or program requirements.

Applicants should expect to complete the university's application and arrange for the educational records needed to establish their status. An adviser or admissions representative can identify whether a particular program requires placement information, prior coursework, a background check, or other steps before a student can enter its professional sequence. Applicants should also confirm current term dates and document deadlines before planning a start date.

The institution accepts dual credit. Students who earned college credit while in high school should request an official college transcript so those courses can be evaluated; a high school transcript alone may not establish the college credit awarded.

What are the application fees and waivers at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University?

Applicants should confirm the current application charge, if any, with Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University before submitting an application. The $30 required-fee figure reported with annual tuition is an enrollment expense, not an application fee.

If an application portal requests payment, applicants with financial need should ask admissions whether a waiver is available and whether approval must come before submission. They should also check whether the procedure differs for first-time, transfer, or other applicant categories rather than assuming that a tuition figure answers the application-fee question.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University?

Prospective students should not assume Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University operates an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit on its campus. Anyone interested in officer training needs to establish whether a host college permits cross-enrollment and whether the required classes and training can fit around a Hayward-based degree.

ROTC participation and an ROTC scholarship are separate decisions. Eligibility, application procedures, and any resulting military service obligation depend on the branch and arrangement. A student considering this route should obtain confirmation from the prospective host unit and from Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University about scheduling and the treatment of any ROTC coursework.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University?

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University generally accepts transfer credit from other accredited institutions and reports that transfer students can enter in fall or spring. Admission as a transfer student and acceptance of individual courses toward a chosen degree are separate determinations.

Transfer applicants should arrange for official transcripts from every college attended and request a degree-specific credit evaluation. That evaluation should identify which courses meet general education, major, or elective requirements - and how many credits must still be completed at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University. This is particularly important for applicants entering a sequenced major, where a course can transfer as credit without replacing a required professional course.

The university also reports acceptance of CLEP subject examinations and American Council on Education credit recommendations. Applicants with those credentials should ask how to submit the official records and whether the resulting credit fulfills their particular program requirements.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University?

Students considering international study should first ask Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University whether a proposed experience can count toward their degree. They should not assume a semester exchange, faculty-led trip, or third-party program is automatically approved for credit.

Before making a deposit on an outside program, a student would need written guidance on course equivalencies, academic approval, and the effect on financial aid. Those questions are particularly important in a program with a fixed course sequence or fieldwork requirements: earning elective credit abroad may not keep a student on schedule for the major.

How to Apply to Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University

Regular application deadline

July 25

Early Decision

No

Early Action

No

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 42
Out-of-state: 2

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 44
Transfer: 4

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University Admission Requirements

High school completions

General Educational Development (GED) required

Computer required

No

Computer purchase/lease plan is available in the institution

No

Open admission policy

Yes

Dual credit

Yes

Credit for life experiences

No

Advanced placement (AP) credits

No

Special learning opportunities

Orientation program

Yes

Disabilities services

Yes

Off-campus study

No

Study abroad

No

Weekend/evening college

Yes

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

No

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

No

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University Transfer Acceptance Rate

Generally accepts credits

Yes

Accept ACE recommendation for credit

Yes

Possible transfer

Fall, Spring

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.