[3] The school focuses on maintaining the Saginaw Chippewa tribal culture,[1][2] but does admit non-native students.
[2][4] SCTC offers degrees in Liberal Arts, General Sciences, Business, and Native American Studies with concentrations in Ojibwe and indigenous law and policy.
In 2023 the college began an affiliation with Central Michigan University to offer a degree in Elementary Education.
[2] In February 2003, the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association awarded Initial Candidacy accreditation status to SCTC.
[5] After evaluation of SCTC by the North Central Association (HLC/NCA) in November 2002, the college was approved to apply for initial candidacy to the commission's board of trustees.
[7] In 2005, money from the US Department of Agriculture Land Grants Fund enabled the SCTC to acquire 24 computers and other accessories for students' use.
A Learning Resource Center (LRC) was appointed and reference materials were added under the "Zaagiinoong Leadership Development Program."
During this month, the Anishinaabe Crafts class introduced drums for use in the Saginaw Chippewa Behavioral Health Substance Abuse Program.
In April 2007, the Higher Learning Commission site team recommended initial accreditation to the HLC Executive through field visits to SCTC.
At the same time, the college opened Perspectives for Recruitment Outside of Mainstream Orientations (PROMO) Summer Program.
Seven eagle feathers refer to this sacred bird in Anishinabek -- the number seven is related to the seven generations and Teachings of the Seven Grandfathers.
SCTC Students have access to Michigan eLibrary (MeL) to view general resources, including the various fields of subjects.
The College has also opened a writing center, houses a branch of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Library and has an active Land Grant office.
[23] Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College ranked the 21st most Affordable School in Michigan, the 194th in The Midwest and the 718th in USA.