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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. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most.
Approximately 244 students study at the school (in 2007). Fort Belknap is particularly welcoming to minority students. Many of the students at the school 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] |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | natural resources policy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer and info science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 2 | health service and sciences |
| Therapy And Counseling | 1 | psychology courses |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education |
| Business And Management | 1 | business |
| Liberal Arts | 1 | liberal arts and sciences, Native American studies |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | computer systems tech |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | social service professions, human services |
Number of programs and degrees for Fort Belknap in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 14 | 12 |
Fort Belknap is a tribal college.
In 2007, Fort Belknap had a total enrollment of 244 students (156 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 11% |
| American Indian | 89% |
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)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $36,275 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $36,275 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $24,601 | 6 | $27,144 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 4 | $24,601 | 6 | $27,144 |
*: 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
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
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
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 distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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