Blackfeet Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,880

2023 Average Net Price

$4,622

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

282

66.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

7.69%

4 Graduates

About

Blackfeet Community College is a higher education institution located in Glacier County, MT. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Blackfeet Community College were General Health Services (12 degrees awarded), Elementary Education & Teaching (10 degrees), and Social Work (7 degrees).

In 2023, 74 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Blackfeet Community College. 77% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was american indian or alaska native (66 degrees), 9.43 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (7 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Blackfeet Community College is $2,880, which is $−720 less than the national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,600).

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Blackfeet Community College is $2,880, which is $720 less than the national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,600).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,622.

In 2023, 100% of undergraduate students attending Blackfeet Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,880

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Blackfeet Community College was $2,880. The cost of tuition at Blackfeet Community College is $−720 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,600).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Blackfeet Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,622

2023 Value

15.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Blackfeet Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,622. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Blackfeet Community College grew by 15.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Blackfeet Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,787

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Blackfeet Community College was of $9,787 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.544% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Blackfeet Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

100% of undergraduate students at Blackfeet Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 53.8% with respect to 2022, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Blackfeet Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Blackfeet Community College had a total enrollment of 282 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Blackfeet Community College is 188 students and the part-time enrollment is 94. This means that 66.7% of students enrolled at Blackfeet Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Blackfeet Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 92.9% American Indian or Alaska Native, 6.74% White, and 0.355% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Blackfeet Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly American Indian or Alaska Native Female (66.8%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native Male (26.4%) and White Female (5.74%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Blackfeet Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 282 students. The full-time enrollment at Blackfeet Community College is 188 and the part-time enrollment is 94. This means that 66.7% of students enrolled at Blackfeet Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 48.2% at similar Tribal Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Blackfeet Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

American Indian or Alaska Native
262 enrolled students
White
19 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Blackfeet Community College is 92.9% American Indian or Alaska Native, 6.74% White, and 0.355% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Tribal Colleges is 79.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 13.6% White, and 2.6% Hispanic or Latino.

Graduates

In 2023, 40 more women than men received degrees from Blackfeet Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Blackfeet Community College is american indian or alaska native (66 degrees awarded). There were 9.43 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (7 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Blackfeet Community College is General Health Services (12 degrees awarded), followed by Elementary Education & Teaching (10 degrees) and Social Work (7 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Blackfeet Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (3 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (1 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (2 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Blackfeet Community College are Social workers, all other (159,912 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (60,613 people), Other managers (45,833 people), Social & community service managers (36,607 people), and Education administrators (30,383 people).

The most specialized majors at Blackfeet Community College in 2023 are Library Science (3 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (1 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (2 degrees), Human Sciences (5 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (7 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Blackfeet Community College are Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Logisticians

The most specialized majors at Blackfeet Community College are Library Science (3 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (1 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (2 degrees), Human Sciences (5 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (7 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Blackfeet Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (177,890 people), Individual & family services (115,778 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (86,216 people), uninformed (79,456 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (66,329 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Blackfeet Community College.

Most Common (2023)

General Health Services
12 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
10 degrees awarded
Social Work
7 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Blackfeet Community College was General Health Services with 12 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Blackfeet Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Blackfeet Community College, which is 0.298 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (57).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Blackfeet Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Blackfeet Community College in Social Work, which is 0.75 times less than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 12 degrees were awarded to women at Blackfeet Community College in General Health Services. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

N/A%

100% Completion Time

36%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, N/A% of students graduating from Blackfeet Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Tribal Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (15%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Blackfeet Community College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (15% graduation rate). Across all Tribal Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

American Indian or Alaska Native
66 degrees awarded
White
7 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Blackfeet Community College is american indian or alaska native (66 degrees awarded). There were 9.43 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (7 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

American Indian or Alaska Native Female
49 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Male
17 degrees awarded
White Female
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Blackfeet Community College is american indian or alaska native female (49 degrees awarded). There were 2.88 times more american indian or alaska native female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native male (17 degrees).

Operations

Blackfeet Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $5.34M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 14.2k (0.265%) compared to the 4.53% average return (163k on 3.59M) across all Tribal Colleges.

In 2023, Blackfeet Community College had a total salary expenditure of 11.8M. Blackfeet Community College employs 27 Instructors. Most academics at Blackfeet Community College are Female Instructor (18), and Male Instructor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Blackfeet Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 16 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 15 employees, and Service with 11 employees.

Endowment

$5.34M

2023 Endowment

33k%

growth from 2022

Blackfeet Community College has an endowment valued at about $5.34M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Blackfeet Community College grew 33k% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.75M higher than than the median endowment of Tribal Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Blackfeet Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Tribal Colleges Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$4.36M

2023 Salaries

27.9%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Blackfeet Community College paid a median of $4.36M in salaries, which represents 36.8% of their overall expenditure ($11.8M) and a 27.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.2% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 11.4% decline between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$1.32M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Blackfeet Community College paid a total of $1.32M to 27 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $417k (7.86%) for similar Tribal Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

27 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

16 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Blackfeet Community College was Instructor with 27 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Blackfeet Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 16 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 15 employees, and Service with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Blackfeet Community College was Female Instructor with 18 employees, and Male Instructor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Blackfeet Community College.

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