Salish Kootenai College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,988

2023 Average Net Price

$9,551

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

648

75.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

15.4%

4 Graduates

About

Salish Kootenai College is a higher education institution located in Lake County, MT. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Salish Kootenai College were General Business Administration & Management (9 degrees awarded), General Psychology (6 degrees), and Web Page, Digital, & Information Resource Design (5 degrees).

In 2023, 108 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Salish Kootenai College. 69.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was american indian or alaska native (90 degrees), 6.43 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (14 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Salish Kootenai College is $2,988, which is $−612 less than the national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,600).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Salish Kootenai College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 103 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Salish Kootenai College is $2,988, which is $612 less than the national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,600).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,551.

In 2023, 77% of undergraduate students attending Salish Kootenai College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,988

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Salish Kootenai College was $2,988. The cost of tuition at Salish Kootenai College is $−612 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,600).

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

Average Net Price

$9,551

2023 Value

38.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Salish Kootenai College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,551. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Salish Kootenai College grew by 38.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Salish Kootenai 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

$7,020

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Salish Kootenai College was of $7,020 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

19%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at Salish Kootenai College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 4.05% with respect to 2022, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Salish Kootenai 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Salish Kootenai College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 103 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Salish Kootenai College had a total enrollment of 648 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Salish Kootenai College is 489 students and the part-time enrollment is 159. This means that 75.5% of students enrolled at Salish Kootenai College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Salish Kootenai College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 28.5% White, 6.94% Hispanic or Latino, 0.926% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.309% Black or African American, 0.154% Two or More Races, and 0.154% Asian.

Students enrolled at Salish Kootenai College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly American Indian or Alaska Native Female (47%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native Male (25%) and White Female (15.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly American Indian or Alaska Native Female (50%), followed by White Female (26.9%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Male (23.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Salish Kootenai College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 648 students. The full-time enrollment at Salish Kootenai College is 489 and the part-time enrollment is 159. This means that 75.5% of students enrolled at Salish Kootenai 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 Salish Kootenai College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

87%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Salish Kootenai College was 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Tribal Colleges (51.5%), Salish Kootenai College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Salish Kootenai College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

American Indian or Alaska Native
397 enrolled students
White
185 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
45 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Salish Kootenai College is 61.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 28.5% White, 6.94% Hispanic or Latino, 0.926% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.309% Black or African American, 0.154% Two or More Races, and 0.154% Asian. 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, 42 more women than men received degrees from Salish Kootenai College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Salish Kootenai College is american indian or alaska native (90 degrees awarded). There were 6.43 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (14 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Salish Kootenai College is General Business Administration & Management (9 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (6 degrees) and Web Page, Digital, & Information Resource Design (5 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Salish Kootenai College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (14 degrees awarded), Transportation (7 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (8 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 Salish Kootenai College are Social workers, all other (158,768 people), Other managers (109,960 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (78,271 people), Registered nurses (44,206 people), and Social & community service managers (42,416 people).

The most specialized majors at Salish Kootenai College in 2023 are Natural Resources & Conservation (14 degrees awarded), Transportation (7 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (8 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (1 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (5 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 Salish Kootenai College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Salish Kootenai College are Natural Resources & Conservation (14 degrees awarded), Transportation (7 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (8 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (1 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (5 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 Salish Kootenai College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
9 degrees awarded
General Psychology
6 degrees awarded
Web Page, Digital, & Information Resource Design
5 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Salish Kootenai College was General Business Administration & Management with 9 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 33 degrees were awarded to men at Salish Kootenai College, which is 0.44 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (75).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Salish Kootenai College in Construction, Heavy, & Earth-Moving Equipment Operation. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Salish Kootenai College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 5.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 27% of students graduating from Salish Kootenai College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% 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.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Salish Kootenai College is Female and White (50% graduation rate). Across all Tribal Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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
90 degrees awarded
White
14 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Salish Kootenai College is american indian or alaska native (90 degrees awarded). There were 6.43 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (14 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
63 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Male
27 degrees awarded
White Female
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Salish Kootenai College is american indian or alaska native female (63 degrees awarded). There were 2.33 times more american indian or alaska native female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native male (27 degrees).

Operations

Salish Kootenai College has an endowment valued at nearly $17.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.36M (13.2%) compared to the 4.53% average return (163k on 3.59M) across all Tribal Colleges.

In 2023, Salish Kootenai College had a total salary expenditure of 31.7M. Salish Kootenai College employs 68 Instructors. Most academics at Salish Kootenai College are Female Instructor (42), and Male Instructor (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Salish Kootenai College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 42 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 10 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 8 employees.

Endowment

$17.9M

2023 Endowment

8.91%

growth from 2022

Salish Kootenai College has an endowment valued at about $17.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Salish Kootenai College grew 8.91% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $14.3M higher than than the median endowment of Tribal Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Salish Kootenai 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

$12.5M

2023 Salaries

8.82%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Salish Kootenai College paid a median of $12.5M in salaries, which represents 39.3% of their overall expenditure ($31.7M) and a 8.82% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.96% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.4% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Tribal Colleges is 4.83M (35.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.12M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Salish Kootenai College paid a total of $4.12M to 68 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.1% 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

68 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

42 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Salish Kootenai College was Instructor with 68 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Salish Kootenai College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 42 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 10 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 8 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 Salish Kootenai College was Female Instructor with 42 employees, and Male Instructor with 26 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Salish Kootenai College.

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