Fort Peck Community College is a public community college in Poplar, Montana, enrolling about 282 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $400 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,250. Student demographics in federal data include American Indian or Alaska Native (86.2%) and White (11.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,250
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $400 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 282 68.4% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 16.67%
  • Carnegie Classification: Not classified (other)
  • First-Generation Students: 34.2%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 1.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 53.1%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 595
  • Room & Board: $6,975 annual estimate

Fort Peck Community College: what the data shows

Common questions about Fort Peck Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Fort Peck Community College?

Fort Peck Community College is located in Poplar, MT (ZIP 59255-0398).

Is Fort Peck Community College public or private?

Fort Peck Community College is a Public institution.

How much does Fort Peck Community College cost?

Published tuition: $2,250.

Average net price after aid: $400.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$-144
$30,001–$48,000$54
$48,001–$75,000$4,779
$75,001–$110,000$3,239

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $9,000.

How big is Fort Peck Community College?

Total enrollment: 282 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 595 students.

About 68% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Fort Peck Community College?

150%-time completion rate: 16.67%.

First-year retention: 30.2%.

What do graduates of Fort Peck Community College earn?

Median earnings: $26,328 six years after entry; $14,747 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

19.85% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Fort Peck Community College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Fort Peck Community College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 16.67%; median earnings $14,747 at 10 years; net price $400. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$2,250
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Fort Peck Community College was $2,250.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$400
2024 Value

In 2024 Fort Peck Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $400.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$1,600 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$400 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$9,000 4-Year Tuition

$6,975 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$700 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$9,925 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$39,700 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Fort Peck Community College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

19.85% 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 Fort Peck 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 Fort Peck Community College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$2,250$2,250$2,137
2014$2,250$2,250$3,793
2015$2,250$2,250$3,268
2016$2,250$2,250$3,449
2017$2,250$2,250$1,460
2018$2,250$2,250$1,351
2019$2,250$2,250$628
2020$2,250$2,250$2,049
2021$2,250$2,250$2,901
2022$2,250$2,250$2,478
2023$2,250$2,250$2,449

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

Fort Peck Community College reported total enrollment of about 282 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 35% male and 65% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes American Indian or Alaska Native (86.2%), White (11.7%), and Asian (1.1%). About 19.85% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 34.2% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.4% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fort Peck Community College in 2024 is 282 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 595 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

30.2%
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 86.2%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

4.76% 100% Completion Time

16.67% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 4.76% of students graduating from Fort Peck Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • General Studies: 8% male / 92% female
  • Business Administration and Management, General: 27% male / 73% female
  • Elementary Education and Teaching: 22% male / 78% 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 Fort Peck Community College.

Return on Investment

$14,747 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

9116.88% Return on Investment

Financial value analysis for Fort Peck Community College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 23 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. General Studies: 12 completions

2. Business Administration and Management, General: 11 completions

3. Elementary Education and Teaching: 9 completions

4. Psychology, General: 8 completions

5. Criminal Justice and Corrections: 6 completions

6. Computer and Information Sciences, Other: 5 completions

7. Social Work: 4 completions

8. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 4 completions

9. Legal Assistant/Paralegal: 3 completions

Most popular programs at Fort Peck Community College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Fort Peck Community College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Fort Peck Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 53.1%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,134
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,112

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Fort Peck Community College is a public institution located in Poplar, MT, classified as Not classified (other). In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching. Enrollment is approximately 282 students. Student body composition includes American Indian or Alaska Native (86.2%), White (11.7%), Asian (1.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 16.67%. Approximately 19.85% of students receive Pell Grants. About 34.2% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Not classified (other)

Location

Poplar, MT 59255-0398

Region: Rocky Mountains

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 16.67% graduation rate at Fort Peck Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Fort Peck Community College located?

Fort Peck Community College is located in Poplar, MT.

How much does Fort Peck Community College cost?

Reported tuition is $2,250 and average net price is $400 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,975 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Fort Peck Community College?

Fort Peck Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 595 students, American Indian or Alaska Native (86.2%), White (11.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Fort Peck Community College?

About 34.2% of students at Fort Peck Community College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Fort Peck Community College earn?

Median earnings are $26,328 six years after entry and $14,747 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Fort Peck Community College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 16.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

Is Fort Peck Community College public or private?

Fort Peck Community College is a public institution located in Poplar, MT.

Is Fort Peck Community College an HBCU?

No. Fort Peck Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Fort Peck Community College a tribal college?

Yes. Fort Peck Community College is flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS (TRIBAL = Yes).

Is Fort Peck Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Fort Peck Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.4%).

Is Fort Peck Community College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Fort Peck Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Montana trade schools profile
  • 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.