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Fort Belknap is in Harlem, MT. Harlem is a quiet rural area. The school is a public institution. Fort Belknap issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include computer science and engineering and conservation and resource management.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most.
Approximately 244 students study at Fort Belknap (in 2007-2008). The school is particularly welcoming to minority students. Many of the students at Fort Belknap are in their forties, or even older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Fort Belknap College is to provide quality post-secondary education for residents of the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation and surrounding communtities. The college will help individuals improve their lives by offering them an opportunity to maintain the cultural integrity of the Gros Ventre and Assiniboine Tribes as well as succeed in an American technological society."
More complete details are provided below.
Fort Belknap College
Hwys 2 & 66
Harlem, MT 59526-0159
http://www.fbcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 8 | health service and sciences |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer and info science |
| Construction Trades | 4 | carpentry |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 2 | natural resources policy |
| Education and Teaching | 1 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education |
| Business and Management | 1 | business |
| Therapy and Counseling | 0 | psychology courses |
| Liberal Arts | 0 | liberal arts and sciences, Native American studies |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | computer systems tech |
| Family and Social Work | 0 | human services |
Number of programs and degrees for Fort Belknap in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 16 | 11 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 4 | 1 |
Fort Belknap is a tribal college.
In 2007-2008, Fort Belknap had a total enrollment of 244 students (173 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 21% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 79% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 18% |
| 50-64 | 23% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 46 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Harlem, Montana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Montana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,280 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,280 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
Financial Aid:
Fort Belknap participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2517500)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $31,968 | 6 | $30,329 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 4 | $31,968 | 6 | $30,329 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Fort Belknap Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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