- Blackfeet Community College is a private tribal land-grant community college on the Blackfeet reservation in Browning, Montana. The Blackfeet reservation occupies an area of 1,525,712 acres adjacent to Glacier National Park, Lewis and Clark National Forest, and the province of Alberta, Canada.
School Highlights
Blackfeet Community College serves 318 students (75% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American), which is more than the state average of 44%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
- Minority enrollment: 95%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Blackfeet Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 19% over five years.
Blackfeet Community College
(MT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Tribal colleges and universities
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Colors
Traditional Blackfeet Colors
Total Faculty
67 staff
33 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Blackfeet Community College has declined by 14% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.
The Blackfeet Community College diversity score of 0.17 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
318 students
536 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
238 students
245 students
# Part-Time Students
80 students
449 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
318 students
536 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
238 students
245 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
80 students
308 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
91%
12%
% White
5%
56%
% Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.17
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
36%
34%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years) (Year 2024)
100%
100%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$19,200
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
80%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackfeet Community College's ranking?
Blackfeet Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Montana for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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