Salish Kootenai College

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	109
Student to faculty ratio	6 to 1
Students retention rate	61%
On-time graduation rate	62%

Located in Pablo, Montana, Salish Kootenai College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Salish Kootenai College operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Salish Kootenai College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Salish Kootenai College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 6-to-1, Salish Kootenai College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Salish Kootenai College is 61% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Montana is 73%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Salish Kootenai College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Tribal institution
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,399

Cost of attendance at Salish Kootenai College in 2022 for students from Montana.

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Montana's average	$5,724
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,583

Cost of attendance at Salish Kootenai College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Montana's average	$16,788
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 62 of freshman students at Salish Kootenai College received on average $6,648 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,648

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	48	49%	$4,232	$203,142
Other Federal Grant	48	49%	$4,500	$215,992
State Grant/Scholarships	44	45%	$2,553	$112,329
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	36	37%	$2,145	$77,218
Total Grant & Scholarships	61	62%	$6,648	$405,539

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Salish Kootenai College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Salish Kootenai College students is 61.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 56.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 65.4%.

61.8%

white 56.0% 14 students
hispanic 66.7% 2 students

Service Offerings

Salish Kootenai College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Salish Kootenai College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Teacher certification

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