Salish Kootenai College

Salish Kootenai College is a Native American college located in Pablo, Montana. It was established as a branch campus of the Flathead Valley Community College but began functioning independently in 1981. SKC is a member of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium. The college offers more than 5 bachelor's degree programs, more than 12 associate’s degree programs and over five certificate programs. Most of the degree programs provided by SKC are career-oriented.

SKC has an active student life. The campus hosts a wide variety of student clubs and organizations. Some of the popular ones are Student Senate, SKC AISES and SKC AIBL.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• A tribal college.
• Many students concentrating in conservation and resource management, education and teaching, and transportation.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Large number of students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Salish Kootenai College is a tribal college.

Student enrollment was 1,040 in 2007-2008 (750 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Salish Kootenai College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Salish Kootenai College provides on-campus housing for 199 of its 750 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).