The campus of Fort Berthold Community College is in New Town, ND, which is a quiet rural area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Fort Berthold Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in photography and commercial art, business and management, office and administration, computer science and engineering, science and laboratory technician, and construction trades.
Its open admissions system makes Fort Berthold Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
In 2007-2008, Fort Berthold Community College had 201 students enrolled (220 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Fort Berthold Community College are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Fort Berthold Community College
220 8th Ave. N
New Town, ND 58763
http://www.fbcc.bia.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | 8 | plumbing and water supply |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 7 | science tech |
| Business and Management | 5 | business management |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 5 | environmental science |
| Office and Administration | 2 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Liberal Arts | 2 | liberal arts and humanities |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 2 | film and photography |
| Family and Social Work | 2 | human services |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | computer and info science |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 1 | pre-nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Fort Berthold Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 24 | 8 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 6 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 5 | 2 |
Fort Berthold Community College is a tribal college.
In 2007-2008, Fort Berthold Community College had a total enrollment of 201 students (220 full-time equivalent).
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 20% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 64 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of New Town, North Dakota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Dakota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,240 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,240 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
Financial Aid:
Fort Berthold Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2553700)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $41,797 | 4 | $37,403 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 6 | $41,585 | 4 | $37,403 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Pre-Nursing Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Fort Berthold Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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