Salish Kootenai College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%. 58% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Salish Kootenai College is a public institution located in Pablo, Montana with approximately 580 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,945 per year. The graduation rate is 28%, and the typical graduate earns $29,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Salish Kootenai College (SKC) is a private tribal land-grant community college in Pablo, Montana. It serves the Bitterroot Salish, Kootenai, and Pend d'Oreilles tribes. SKC's main campus is on the Flathead Reservation. There are three satellite locations in eastern Washington state, in Colville, Spokane, and Wellpinit. Approximately 1,207 students attend SKC. Although enrollment is not limited to Native American students, SKC's primary function is to serve the needs of Native American people.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the low net price ($9,002/year) and minimal debt at graduation ($8,450) make this one of the more affordable paths to a degree, and the 87% freshman retention rate suggests students who enroll tend to feel supported enough to return. However, the 35% graduation rate is a real concern worth discussing — only about 1 in 3 students completes their degree — and median earnings of $29,900 a decade out are modest, so this school makes the most sense for students with strong ties to the Flathead Reservation community or a clear vocational goal aligned with what SKC specifically offers.
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Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: -10% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (580 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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