Blackfeet Community College

504 S.E. East Boundary
Browning, MT 59417
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • 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 (26-27)

  • 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
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
Total Faculty
67 staff
33 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
Iikakiimaat (Try Hard)

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 less than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
318 students
694 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
238 students
245 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
80 students
449 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
318 students
536 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
238 students
245 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
80 students
308 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
91%
12%
% White
5%
56%
% Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.17
0.61
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
36%
34%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.0106%
n/a
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$19,200
$28,900

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
80%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Sports

Colors
Traditional Blackfeet Colors
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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Montana public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,139 per year for in-state students and $8,788 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Montana is 87%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Montana community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Montana is Pima Medical Institute-Dillon. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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