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Salish Kootenai College

Salish Kootenai College

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.

Overview of Salish Kootenai College

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.

Areas of Study

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.

Salish Kootenai College Selectivity

The school maintains an open-admission policy.

Faculty

Students at Salish Kootenai College benefit from the low student/teacher ratio.

Student Body

The school offers classes to 1,040 students (750 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at Salish Kootenai College. Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.

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.

Contacting Salish Kootenai College

Salish Kootenai College
58138 US Highway 93
Pablo, MT 59855
General Phone: (406) 275-4800
http://www.skc.edu

Salish Kootenai College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing and Emergency Medicine30registered nursing
Transportation14construction equipment operation
Education and Teaching13elementary school teaching, early childhood education, education
Business and Management13business management
Office and Administration13administrative assistant
Conservation and Resource Management12forest technology, environmental science
Computer Science and Engineering11computer science
Family and Social Work10social work
Medical Support and Technology9dental assistant
Therapy and Counseling5psychology, substance abuse counseling
Medical Administration5medical office assistant
Liberal Arts5general studies, Native American studies
Construction Trades3carpentry

Number of programs and degrees for Salish Kootenai College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree6514
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years437
Bachelor's degree359

Student Body

Salish Kootenai College is a tribal college.

In 2007-2008, Salish Kootenai College had a total enrollment of 1,040 students (750 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White22%
Black1%
Hispanic3%
Asian1%
American Indian73%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1914%
20-2113%
22-2416%
25-2915%
30-3410%
35-397%
40-4911%
50-6411%
65+1%

Salish Kootenai College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time45 %
Part-Time27 %

Salish Kootenai College Room and Board (2007)

Salish Kootenai College offers campus housing for 199 of its 750 (full-time) students.

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The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Salish Kootenai College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 5,613
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 10,329
Room and board$ 6,975
Room charge$ 2,250
Books and supplies$ 900
Other expenses$ 1,800

Financial Aid:
Salish Kootenai College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2143400)

Salish Kootenai College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3134

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year6$30,7927$41,151
No academic rankcalendar year2*3$34,884
All faculty totalcalendar year8$30,53710$39,271

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

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year25$42,48327$42,745
No academic rankacademic year1*5$29,124
All faculty totalacademic year26$41,78132$40,617

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

Salish Kootenai College Degree Programs (2007)

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
Elementary Education and Teaching

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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation

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Salish Kootenai College Highlights

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What Sets Salish Kootenai College Apart:

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Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
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Top 4%Salish Kootenai College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in conservation and resource management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Salish Kootenai College % of degrees in conservation and resource management
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 10%Salish Kootenai College Number of degree programs
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Salish Kootenai College % students 40 years or older
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Salish Kootenai College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Salish Kootenai College Minority % of student body
% of degrees in education and teaching
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 18%Salish Kootenai College % of degrees in education and teaching
% of degrees in transportation
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Salish Kootenai College % of degrees in transportation
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Salish Kootenai College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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