Leech Lake Tribal College
Cass Lake, Minnesota
What is this TCU known for?
Founded in 1990 in Cass Lake, Minnesota, Leech Lake Tribal College serves the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) people of the Leech Lake Indian Reservation with education grounded in Anishinaabe values. LLTC stands out for its Ojibwemowin (Ojibwe language) program, Indigenous Science degrees with emphases in Forest Ecology, Human Health, and IT, and hands-on trades like Residential Carpentry and Electrical Technician. LLTC’s mission honors women as sacred life-givers of the Nation and empowers them for community leadership.
Why do students love this TCU?
Students are drawn to the family-like, Anishinaabe-centered community and the blend of career-ready technical programs alongside cultural offerings so they can build practical skills without leaving their cultural foundation. LLTC also features a dedicated Wellness Center, Drum Room, and distance education options that support the whole student.
Student Population
200+
Types of degrees offered
- Bachelors
- Associates
- Certificates
Top programs offered
- Business Management
- Law Enforcement
- Integrated Residential Carpentry
- Indigenous Science
- Education
