SKC Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $6,399
- Out-of-State Tuition: $11,583
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at SKC:
- Total Enrollment: 671, including 27 online students
- 636 Undergraduate, 35 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 30.6% men, 69.4% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 28%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 1%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 82%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 50 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 2 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
SKC Overview
Salish Kootenai College (SKC) is a four-year, public school located in Pablo, MT. It is a tribal college. It is classified as Tribal College by Carnegie Classification
The SKC's tuition & fees is $6,399 for Montana residents and $11,583 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 73% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,426.
The school has a total enrollment of 671 and the students to faculty ratio is 6 to 1 (16.67%).
Salish Kootenai College is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Salish Kootenai College is $6,399 for in-state students and $11,583 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $5,376 for in-state students and $9,318 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $6,399 for Montana residents and $11,583 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $5,376 for Montana residents and $9,318 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $6,399 | $11,583 |
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| Graduate | $5,376 | $9,318 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $6,399 | $11,583 |
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| Graduate | $5,376 | $9,318 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Salish Kootenai College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at SKC
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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