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Little Big Horn College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 50%
On-time graduation rate 7%

Located in Crow Agency, Montana, Little Big Horn College is a public, 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 Little Big Horn 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.

Little Big Horn 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 14-to-1, Little Big Horn College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Little Big Horn College is reported to be 7%, 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 35%.

The retention rate of students at Little Big Horn College is 50% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Montana is 73%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Little Big Horn College do not continue their studies after the first year.


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

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,200

Cost of attendance at Little Big Horn College in 2022 for students from Montana.

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

Montana's average $5,724
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$3,200

Cost of attendance at Little Big Horn 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 , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Montana's average $16,788
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 42 of freshman students at Little Big Horn College received on average $3,277 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.

$3,277
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 13 39% $2,987 $38,831
Other Federal Grant 14 42% $2,819 $39,467
State Grant/Scholarships 5 15% $1,281 $6,407
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 14 42% $3,277 $45,874

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Little Big Horn 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 Little Big Horn College students is 6.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 8.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 5.1%.

6.9%

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Little Big Horn College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Little Big Horn 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
  • High school education

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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