- Fort Peck Community College is a public tribal land-grant community college in Poplar, Montana. The college is located on the Fort Peck Assiniboine & Sioux Reservation in the northeast corner of Montana, which encompasses over two million acres. The college also has a satellite campus in Wolf Point.
School Highlights
Fort Peck Community College serves 574 students (56% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian and American), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Acceptance Rate: 85%
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- 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
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
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 10% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Fort Peck Community College diversity score of 0.22 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has grown by 69% over five years.
Total Enrollment
574 students
878 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
321 students
321 students
# Part-Time Students
253 students
557 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
188 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
321 students
321 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
253 students
555 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
171 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
2%
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
n/a
60%
% Hawaiian
88%
10%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
19%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.59
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
15%
32%
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
85%
100%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Buffalo Chasers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Fort Peck Community College?
The acceptance rate of Fort Peck Community College is 85%, which is lower than the state average of 100%.
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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