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Salish Kootenai College

Salish Kootenai College

Pablo, MT · Rural · 580 students
4
Year
Public
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

Located on the scenic Flathead Indian Reservation in Pablo, Montana, Salish Kootenai College (SKC) is a premier tribal college renowned for integrating Indigenous culture and values into a supportive, community-centered academic environment. The college is highly regarded for its top-tier, hands-on programs in Nursing, Forestry and Natural Resource Management, and Native American Studies, which frequently offer students unique research opportunities directly benefiting the local community and ecosystem. On campus, you will find a tight-knit, welcoming culture where students thrive through small class sizes, direct faculty mentorship, and rich cultural activities like annual powwows and traditional celebrations. Distinctively, SKC stands out as a leading producer of Native American graduates in STEM and healthcare, offering a robust selection of both associate and bachelor's degrees designed to launch impactful careers.


Wikipedia:Salish Kootenai College (SKC) is a private tribal land-grant community college in Pablo, Montana. It serves the Bitterroot Salish, Kootenai, and Pend d'Oreilles tribes. SKC's main campus is on the Flathead Reservation. There are three satellite locations in eastern Washington state, in Colville, Spokane, and Wellpinit. Approximately 1,207 students attend SKC. Although enrollment is not limited to Native American students, SKC's primary function is to serve the needs of Native American people.

Location
Pablo, MT, 59855 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
SEA · Seattle
382 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$13,047
Out-of-state COA
$20,319
Avg net price
$7,945
Room & board
$7,020
In-state tuition
$4,311
Out-of-state tuition
$11,583
Books & supplies
$1,500/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$6,999
$30–48k
$9,221
$48–75k
$8,502
$75–110k
$11,883
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
32%
4-yr on-time completion
2%
1st-yr retention
82%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
66%
Transferred
5%
Still enrolled
9%
Dropped out / unknown
20%
Median earnings (6yr)
$28,894
Median earnings (10yr)
$32,725
Median debt
$12,923
Monthly loan payment
$137
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,500$14,193
Debt (90th percentile)
$21,167
Student Body
Men 32%Women 68%
6
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
58%
First-generation
45%
Median family income
$12,245
Independent students
65%
Avg age at entry
26.0
Part-time students
20%
Race & ethnicity
White
20%
Hispanic
8%
Black
1%
Two or more
2%
AI/AN
70%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$28,894
10 years after entry
$32,725
Forestry7
Social Work7
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing4
Business Administration, Management and Operations4
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods3
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences3
Historic Preservation and Conservation2
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management1
Computer and Information Sciences, General1
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education1
Psychology, General1
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Institutional
Endowment
$20M
Classification
Special Focus (Faith)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
57%
Avg faculty salary
$5,893/mo
Instructional spend/student
$20,164
Federal loan rate
16%

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