Blackfeet Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Blackfeet Community College is a private two-year college in Browning, Montana, enrolling about 286 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,410 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,610. Student demographics in federal data include American Indian or Alaska Native (93.7%) and White (5.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,610
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,410 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 286 82.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 62.30%
- Carnegie Classification: Not classified (other)
- First-Generation Students: 34.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 19.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 50.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 551
- Room & Board: $9,734 annual estimate
Blackfeet Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Blackfeet Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Blackfeet Community College?
Blackfeet Community College is located in Browning, MT (ZIP 59417-0819).
Is Blackfeet Community College public or private?
Blackfeet Community College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Blackfeet Community College cost?
Published tuition: $3,610.
Average net price after aid: $5,410.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,643 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $1,521 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $3,461 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,453 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $14,440.
How big is Blackfeet Community College?
Total enrollment: 286 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 551 students.
About 83% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Blackfeet Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 62.30%.
First-year retention: 75.0%.
What do graduates of Blackfeet Community College earn?
Median earnings: $22,428 six years after entry; $22,953 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
49.29% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Blackfeet Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Health Professions and Related Programs (10 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (8 completions)
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other (6 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (5 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (5 completions)
- Archives/Archival Administration (3 completions)
- Science Technologies/Technicians, Other (3 completions)
- Social Work (3 completions)
- Pre-Engineering (2 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Blackfeet Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 62.30%; median earnings $22,953 at 10 years; net price $5,410. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,610
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Blackfeet Community College was $3,610.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,410
2024 Value
In 2024 Blackfeet Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,410.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,640 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,410 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$14,440 4-Year Tuition
$9,734 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,300 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$14,644 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$58,576 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Blackfeet Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
49.29% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Blackfeet Community College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Blackfeet Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,510 | $2,510 | $10,692 |
| 2014 | $2,670 | $2,670 | $10,999 |
| 2015 | $2,890 | $2,890 | $11,787 |
| 2016 | $2,890 | $2,890 | $7,604 |
| 2017 | $3,493 | $3,493 | $7,230 |
| 2018 | $3,370 | $3,370 | $7,915 |
| 2019 | $3,370 | $3,370 | $9,462 |
| 2020 | $3,370 | $3,370 | $9,383 |
| 2021 | $3,610 | $3,610 | $8,528 |
| 2022 | $3,610 | $3,610 | $7,849 |
| 2023 | $3,610 | $3,610 | $6,319 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Blackfeet Community College reported total enrollment of about 286 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 31% male and 69% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes American Indian or Alaska Native (93.7%), White (5.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (0.4%). About 49.29% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 34.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
82.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Blackfeet Community College in 2024 is 286 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 551 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
75.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is American Indian or Alaska Native at 93.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
62.30% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Blackfeet Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Health Professions and Related Programs: 0% male / 100% female
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 38% male / 62% female
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Native American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Blackfeet Community College.
Return on Investment
$22,953 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
960.67% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Blackfeet Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 17 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Health Professions and Related Programs: 10 completions
2. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 8 completions
3. Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other: 6 completions
4. Elementary Education and Teaching: 5 completions
5. Business Administration and Management, General: 5 completions
6. Archives/Archival Administration: 3 completions
7. Science Technologies/Technicians, Other: 3 completions
8. Social Work: 3 completions
9. Pre-Engineering: 2 completions
Most popular programs at Blackfeet Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Blackfeet Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Blackfeet Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 50.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,432
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $15,656
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Blackfeet Community College is a private non-profit institution located in Browning, MT, classified as Not classified (other). In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Health Professions and Related Programs, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other. Enrollment is approximately 286 students. Student body composition includes American Indian or Alaska Native (93.7%), White (5.9%), Hispanic or Latino (0.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 62.30%. Approximately 49.29% of students receive Pell Grants. About 34.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Not classified (other)
Location
Browning, MT 59417-0819
Region: Rocky Mountains
Insights and Analysis
Blackfeet Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Blackfeet Community College located?
Blackfeet Community College is located in Browning, MT.
How much does Blackfeet Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,610 and average net price is $5,410 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,734 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Blackfeet Community College?
Blackfeet Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 551 students, American Indian or Alaska Native (93.7%), White (5.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Blackfeet Community College?
About 34.8% of students at Blackfeet Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Blackfeet Community College earn?
Median earnings are $22,428 six years after entry and $22,953 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Blackfeet Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 62.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Blackfeet Community College public or private?
Blackfeet Community College is a private nonprofit institution located in Browning, MT.
Is Blackfeet Community College an HBCU?
No. Blackfeet Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Blackfeet Community College a tribal college?
Yes. Blackfeet Community College is flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS (TRIBAL = Yes).
Is Blackfeet Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Blackfeet Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.4%).
Is Blackfeet Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Blackfeet Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Montana college costs
- Montana colleges by ROI
- Rocky Mountains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Montana
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.