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.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include office and administration, computer science and engineering, and mechanics and repair.
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 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.
Fort Peck Community College
605 Indian Street
Poplar, MT 59255-0398
General Phone: (406) 768-6300
http://www.fpcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Office And Administration | 8 | general office occupations, office data entry |
| Liberal Arts | 8 | general studies, Native American studies |
| Mechanics And Repair | 7 | automobile mechanics |
| Business And Management | 5 | accounting technology, business management, accounting |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer networking, computer programming |
| Construction Trades | 3 | building inspection and management |
| Transportation | 3 | ground transportation |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | human services |
| Medical Support And Technology | 1 | medical coding |
| Therapy And Counseling | 0 | psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | teacher aide, early childhood education, education |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | computer systems tech, hazardous materials tech |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | science tech |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Production Trades | 0 | machinist |
| Medicine | 0 | medical preparatory |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 0 | nursing assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Fort Peck Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 24 | 14 |
| Associate's degree | 18 | 20 |
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:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 23% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 74% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 13% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 43 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 16 | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: 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 | 15 | $34,340 | 8 | $36,730 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 15 | $34,340 | 8 | $36,730 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Fort Peck Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
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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