- 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
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Colors
Blue and Yellow
Total Faculty
22 staff
33 staff
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
536 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
194 students
245 students
# Part-Time Students
168 students
449 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
362 students
536 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
194 students
245 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
168 students
308 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
76%
12%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
21%
56%
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%
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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