- 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 362 students (54% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority American), which is more than the state average of 44%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Acceptance Rate: 85%
- Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 79%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 52% over five years.
Fort Peck Community College
(MT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Tribal colleges and universities
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
4
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
22 staff
33 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
2
Student Body
The student population of Fort Peck Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Fort Peck Community College diversity score of 0.38 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 86% over five years.
Total Enrollment
362 students
694 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
194 students
245 students
# Part-Time Students
168 students
449 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
349 students
305 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
194 students
245 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
168 students
308 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
76%
12%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
21%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
24%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
14%
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$19,500
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
80%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,966
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,414
Acceptance Rate
85%
90%
Source: 2025 (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 90%.
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