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Stone Child College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Students retention rate 100%
On-time graduation rate 22%

Located in Box Elder, Montana, Stone Child College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Stone Child 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.

Stone Child 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 11-to-1, Stone Child College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Stone Child College is reported to be 22%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Montana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 49%.

Stone Child College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 100% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 73% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • Tribal institution

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,645

Cost of attendance at Stone Child College in 2022 for students from Montana.

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$2,645

Cost of attendance at Stone Child 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, 86 of freshman students at Stone Child College received on average $6,948 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.

$6,948
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 31 84% $4,954 $153,588
Other Federal Grant 31 84% $5,053 $156,637
State Grant/Scholarships 3 8% $3,161 $9,482
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 25 68% $2,249 $56,230
Total Grant & Scholarships 32 86% $6,948 $222,349

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Stone Child 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 Stone Child College students is 22.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 29.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 12.5%.

22.5%

Service Offerings

Stone Child 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

Stone Child 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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Teacher certification