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Fort Peck Community College

Overview of Fort Peck Community College

Fort Peck Community College is in Poplar, MT. Poplar is a quiet rural area. The school is a public institution. Fort Peck Community College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Fields of study in vogue at the school include office and administration, computer science and engineering, and mechanics and repair.

Fort Peck Community College Selectivity

The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.

Faculty

The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most.

Student Body

Approximately 422 students study at the school (in 2007). Fort Peck Community College is particularly welcoming to minority students. Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Fort Peck Community College

Fort Peck Community College
605 Indian Street
Poplar, MT 59255-0398
General Phone: (406) 768-6300
http://www.fpcc.edu

Fort Peck Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Office And Administration8general office occupations, office data entry
Liberal Arts8general studies, Native American studies
Mechanics And Repair7automobile mechanics
Business And Management5accounting technology, business management, accounting
Computer Science And Engineering4computer networking, computer programming
Construction Trades3building inspection and management
Transportation3ground transportation
Family And Social Work3human services
Medical Support And Technology1medical coding
Therapy And Counseling0psychology
Education And Teaching0teacher aide, early childhood education, education
Engineering Technician0computer systems tech, hazardous materials tech
Art Studies0art studies
Science And Laboratory Technician0science tech
Conservation And Resource Management0environmental science
Production Trades0machinist
Medicine0medical preparatory
Nursing And Emergency Medicine0nursing assistant

Number of programs and degrees for Fort Peck Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years2414
Associate's degree1820

Student Body

Fort Peck Community College is a tribal college.

In 2007, Fort Peck Community College had a total enrollment of 422 students (334 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White23%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
American Indian74%
Unknown2%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1911%
20-2114%
22-2410%
25-2915%
30-3411%
35-397%
40-4913%
50-6413%
65+2%

Fort Peck Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time43 %
Part-Time50 %

Fort Peck Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Poplar, 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.

Fort Peck Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,940
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 1,940
Books and supplies$ 600

Financial Aid:
Fort Peck Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2343000)

Fort Peck Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track168

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year1*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year1*0*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year15$34,3408$36,730
All faculty totalacademic year15$34,3408$36,730

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Fort Peck Community College Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General

LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
General Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

TRANSPORTATION
Ground Transportation, Other

Fort Peck Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Fort Peck Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Fort Peck Community College % of degrees in office and administration
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Fort Peck Community College % students 40 years or older
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Fort Peck Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Fort Peck Community College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Fort Peck Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Fort Peck Community College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Fort Peck Community College Minority % of student body
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Fort Peck Community College Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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