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Salish Kootenai College, located in Pablo, Montana, is a tribally controlled college. Commonly referred to as SKC, the Salish Kootenai College was chartered in 1977 by the Confederated Kootenai and Salish Tribes. Prior to 1978, SKC was a branch campus of the Flathead Valley Community College. It was established as a separate entity in the year 1981. The campus of the college is spread across an area of 100 acres.
Salish Kootenai College offers associate's and bachelor’s degrees in diverse areas of study such as nursing, business technology, social work, and environmental science. Several certificate programs are also available.
Salish Kootenai College's sports teams are nicknamed the Bisons. The students participate in sports including basketball. The college also supports various clubs and organizations such as the SKC AISES, and Student Senate.
Salish Kootenai College is located in a rural area, in Pablo, MT. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Salish Kootenai College top out at the Bachelor's degree.
One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at Salish Kootenai College often study transportation and conservation and resource management.
The school maintains an open-admission policy. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio.
Salish Kootenai College offers classes to 1,040 students (789 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at the school. Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at Salish Kootenai College.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Salish Kootenai College is to provide quality postsecondary educational opportunities for Native Americans locally and from throughout the United States. The College will strive to provide opportunities for individual self-improvement to promote and help maintain the cultures of the Confederated Tribes of the Flathead Indian Nation."
More complete details are provided below.
Salish Kootenai College
52000 Highway 93
Pablo, MT 59855
General Phone: (406) 275-4800
http://www.skc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 37 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 22 | general studies, Native American studies |
| Education And Teaching | 19 | education, early childhood education |
| Business And Management | 19 | business management |
| Transportation | 13 | ground transportation |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer science |
| Office And Administration | 9 | administrative assistant |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 7 | environmental science, forest technology |
| Medical Support And Technology | 5 | dental assistant |
| Construction Trades | 4 | carpentry |
| Family And Social Work | 4 | social work |
| Medical Administration | 2 | medical office assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 1 | substance abuse counseling |
Number of programs and degrees for Salish Kootenai College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 92 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 34 | 7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 27 | 7 |
Salish Kootenai College is a tribal college.
In 2007, Salish Kootenai College had a total enrollment of 1,040 students (789 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 23% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 73% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 11% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 45 % |
| Part-Time | 27 % |
Salish Kootenai College offers campus housing for 157 of its 789 (full-time) students.
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The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,469 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,041 |
| Room and board | $ 1,500 |
| Room charge | $ 1,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Salish Kootenai College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2143400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 29 | 43 |
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 | 10 | $31,264 | 9 | $38,376 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $31,128 | 11 | $38,217 |
*: 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 | 26 | $41,908 | 27 | $42,604 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $28,655 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 28 | $40,799 | 32 | $40,425 |
*: 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 Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Forest Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
General Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Salish Kootenai College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers distance learning 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 Offers campus housing
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