Stone Child College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Stone Child College is a public community college in Box Elder, Montana, enrolling about 193 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $4,424 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,610. Student demographics in federal data include American Indian or Alaska Native (94.8%) and White (3.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,610
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,424 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 193 71.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 34.21%
- Carnegie Classification: Not classified (other)
- First-Generation Students: 26.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 36.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 16.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 70.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 361
- Room & Board: $7,880 annual estimate
Stone Child College: what the data shows
Common questions about Stone Child College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Stone Child College?
Stone Child College is located in Box Elder, MT (ZIP 59521-9796).
Is Stone Child College public or private?
Stone Child College is a Public institution.
How much does Stone Child College cost?
Published tuition: $3,610.
Average net price after aid: $4,424.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,440 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,177 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,579 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $14,440.
How big is Stone Child College?
Total enrollment: 193 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 361 students.
About 72% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Stone Child College?
150%-time completion rate: 34.21%.
What do graduates of Stone Child College earn?
Median earnings: $11,860 six years after entry; $24,555 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
49.04% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Stone Child College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Management Information Systems, General (7 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (5 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (5 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (4 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (4 completions)
- Science Technologies/Technicians, Other (3 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (3 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (2 completions)
- Building Construction Technology/Technician (2 completions)
- Pre-Nursing Studies (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Stone Child College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 34.21%; median earnings $24,555 at 10 years; net price $4,424. 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 Stone Child College was $3,610.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,424
2024 Value
In 2024 Stone Child College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,424.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$17,696 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,424 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$14,440 4-Year Tuition
$7,880 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,300 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$12,790 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$51,160 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Stone Child College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
49.04% 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 Stone Child 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 Stone Child 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 | $2,505 | $2,505 | $7,702 |
| 2014 | $2,505 | $2,505 | $8,156 |
| 2015 | $2,645 | $2,645 | $7,918 |
| 2016 | $2,645 | $2,645 | $7,665 |
| 2017 | $2,645 | $2,645 | $7,782 |
| 2018 | $2,645 | $2,645 | $6,493 |
| 2019 | $2,645 | $2,645 | $3,506 |
| 2020 | $2,645 | $2,645 | $6,064 |
| 2021 | $2,645 | $2,645 | $5,945 |
| 2022 | $2,645 | $2,645 | $6,714 |
| 2023 | $3,610 | $3,610 | $5,580 |
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
Stone Child College reported total enrollment of about 193 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes American Indian or Alaska Native (94.8%), White (3.6%), and Non-Resident Alien (1.6%). About 49.04% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 26.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
71.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Stone Child College in 2024 is 193 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 361 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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 94.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
50.00% 100% Completion Time
34.21% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 50.00% of students graduating from Stone Child College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Management Information Systems, General: 29% male / 71% female
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 0% male / 100% female
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 20% male / 80% 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 Stone Child College.
Return on Investment
$24,555 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
1287.60% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Stone Child College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 15 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Management Information Systems, General: 7 completions
2. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 5 completions
3. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 5 completions
4. Elementary Education and Teaching: 4 completions
5. Business/Commerce, General: 4 completions
6. Science Technologies/Technicians, Other: 3 completions
7. Health Professions and Related Programs: 3 completions
8. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 2 completions
9. Building Construction Technology/Technician: 2 completions
Most popular programs at Stone Child College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Stone Child College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Stone Child College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 70.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,202
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,655
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Stone Child College is a public institution located in Box Elder, MT, classified as Not classified (other). In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Management Information Systems, General, Early Childhood Education & Teaching, Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. Enrollment is approximately 193 students. Student body composition includes American Indian or Alaska Native (94.8%), White (3.6%), Non-Resident Alien (1.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 34.21%. Approximately 49.04% of students receive Pell Grants. About 26.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Not classified (other)
Location
Box Elder, MT 59521-9796
Region: Rocky Mountains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 34.21% graduation rate at Stone Child 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 Stone Child College located?
Stone Child College is located in Box Elder, MT.
How much does Stone Child College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,610 and average net price is $4,424 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,880 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Stone Child College?
Stone Child College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 361 students, American Indian or Alaska Native (94.8%), White (3.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Stone Child College?
About 26.8% of students at Stone Child College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Stone Child College earn?
Median earnings are $11,860 six years after entry and $24,555 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Stone Child College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 34.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Stone Child College public or private?
Stone Child College is a public institution located in Box Elder, MT.
Is Stone Child College an HBCU?
No. Stone Child College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Stone Child College a tribal college?
Yes. Stone Child College is flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS (TRIBAL = Yes).
Is Stone Child College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Stone Child College does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
Is Stone Child College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Stone Child 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
- 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.