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Salish Kootenai College (SKC)
- 52000 Highway 93
- Pablo, MT 59855
- OPEID College Code: 02143400
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- General Phone: (406) 275-4800
- President: Joseph F. Mcdonald
- Website: www.skc.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Rural
- Student Enrollment: 1,040
- College Alias: SKC

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- The mission of Salish Kootenai College is to provide quality postsecondary educational opportunities for Native Americans locally and from throughout the United States. The College will strive to provide opportunities for individual self-improvement to promote and help maintain the cultures of the Confederated Tribes of the Flathead Indian Nation.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - SKC Library Profile
- Tribal College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Tribal Colleges
- Undergraduate Classification Associates Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.skc.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: SKC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 88%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 15% | 72% | 33% | 52% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,364 | $3,800 | $1,211 | $2,638 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.6% | 9.9% | 10.9% |
| Number in Default | 14 | 16 | 15 |
| Number in Repayment | 161 | 161 | 137 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,469 | $5,361 | $5,145 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $10,041 | $9,933 | $12,381 |
| Books and Supplies | $750 | $750 | $750 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,975 | $6,975 | $6,975 |
| Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,800 | $2,400 | $1,600 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $9,519 | $9,411 | $9,195 |
| Out of State | $14,091 | $13,983 | $16,431 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,594 | $15,486 | $15,270 |
| Out of State | $20,166 | $20,058 | $22,506 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,019 | $7,911 | $7,495 |
| Out of State | $12,591 | $12,483 | $14,731 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | |||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 4 | 5 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | - | 15 | 4 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | |||
| Computer Science | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Construction Trades | |||
| Carpentry | 4 | - | - |
| Education | |||
| Early Childhood Education | - | 5 | - |
| Education | - | 14 | - |
| Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies | |||
| Native American Studies | 4 | 2 | - |
| Health and Clinical Professions | |||
| Dental Assisting | 3 | 2 | - |
| Medical Office Assistant | 2 | - | - |
| Nursing | - | 26 | 11 |
| Substance Abuse, Addiction Counseling | - | 1 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | |||
| General Studies | - | 16 | - |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | |||
| Environmental Science | - | - | 4 |
| Forest Technology | - | 1 | 2 |
| Public Administration and Social Services | |||
| Social Work | - | - | 4 |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | |||
| Ground Transportation, Other | 13 | - | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,040 Undergraduate: 1,040
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 425 Female: 615
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 425 Female: 615
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 626 Part-Time: 414
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 626 Part-Time: 414
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 749 | 72% |
| Black | 17 | 2% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 4% |
| White | 225 | 22% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 33 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 143 | 14% |
| Ages 20-21 | 140 | 13% |
| Ages 22-24 | 162 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 152 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 100 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 75 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 111 | 11% |
| Ages 50-65 | 110 | 11% |
| Age Over 65 | 14 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 325 | 185 | 140 |
| Faculty Status | 101 | 72 | 29 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 122 | 83 | 39 |
| Primarily Instruction | 122 | 83 | 39 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 50 | 50 | - |
| Other Professionals | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 148 | 50 | 98 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 52 | 32 | 20 |
| Skilled Crafts | 2 | - | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 68 | 12 | 56 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $40,599 (60) | $40,799 (28) | $40,425 (32) |
| Instructor | $42,263 (53) | $41,908 (26) | $42,604 (27) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $34,518 (23) | $31,128 (12) | $38,217 (11) |
| Instructor | $34,633 (19) | $31,264 (10) | $38,376 (9) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $37,175 (83) | $36,200 (40) | $38,083 (43) |
| Instructor | $38,588 (72) | $37,373 (36) | $39,803 (36) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 45%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 27%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 52% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 46% |
| Female | 55% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 51% |
| White | 56% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Liquor Related | 6 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Liquor Related | 3 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 1 |
| Burglary | 7 | 1 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 1 |
| Burglary | 5 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
