Overview
With a focus on perpetuating the culture of the Confederated Tribes of the Flathead Nation, Salish Kootenai College is a tribal college in northwest Montana. SKC fulfills its mission of providing higher education for Native Americans through courses in Tribal Historic Preservation, Tribal Governance, and 22 other academic departments. The college also offers numerous opportunities for recreation including the campus Silver Fox Golf Course and men’s and women’s basketball teams.
Average Net Price:
$6,113
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $6,399 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $11,583 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $7,020 |
| Books and Supplies | $1500 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
61%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,939
61%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,686
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,747
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
35%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3117
56%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,686
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
9%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,553
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$8,625
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$120
Students receiving federal loans
9%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,553
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Admitted Student Stats
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
619
Total Number of Undergrads
591
0
100
15%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
42%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
5:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
Learning Options
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
26
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
3
Countries Represented
0
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
45%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bison/Lady Bison
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
8
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$29,900
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$8,625
Loan Default Rate
16%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$120
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingLove the professors. They are very helpful and want to see you succeed.
Crystal from Polson, MT
Salish Kootenai College is a great junior college for individuals who are seeking college experience. While at Salish I have maintained above a 3.0 gpa because of the great staff there. Salish Kootenai is a safe and friendly environment.
Michael from Ronan, MT
This will be my first year at Salish kootenai college, I have heard nothing but good things about this college, especially from the nursing program.
Shana from Polson, MT
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