School Highlights
Fort Peck Community College serves 574 students (56% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian and American), which is less than the state average of 96%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fort Peck Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
Fort Peck Community College
(MT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Tribal colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
90 staff
Student Body
The student population of Fort Peck Community College has grown by 45% over five years.
The Fort Peck Community College diversity score of 0.22 is less than the state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has declined by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
574 students
554 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
# Full-Time Students
321 students
266 students
# Part-Time Students
253 students
288 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
142 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
321 students
266 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
253 students
253 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
171 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
1%
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
3%
3%
% White
n/a
4%
% Hawaiian
88%
67%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Unknown races
n/a
19%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.51
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1463%
0.3594%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$19,500
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,966
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,329
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Peck Community College's ranking?
Fort Peck Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Montana for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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