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Blackfeet Community College

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 7 to 1
Students retention rate 26%
On-time graduation rate 36%

Located in Browning, Montana, Blackfeet Community College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Blackfeet Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Blackfeet Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 7-to-1, Blackfeet Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Blackfeet Community College is reported to be 36%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Montana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 65%.

The retention rate of students at Blackfeet Community College is 26% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Montana is 73%, while the national average is 69%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Blackfeet Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • Tribal institution

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,610

Cost of attendance at Blackfeet Community College in 2022 for students from Montana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Montana's average $5,724
National average $15,442

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$3,610

Cost of attendance at Blackfeet Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Montana's average $16,788
National average $15,598

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Blackfeet Community College received on average $5,415 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,415
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 24 36% $3,632 $87,166
Other Federal Grant 31 47% $4,152 $128,715
State Grant/Scholarships 19 29% $3,329 $63,250
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 66 100% $2,506 $165,413
Total Grant & Scholarships 66 100% $5,415 $357,378

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Blackfeet Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Blackfeet Community College students is 35.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 32.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 40.7%.

35.9%

  • white 83.3% 5 students

Service Offerings

Blackfeet Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Blackfeet Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent