Salish Kootenai College — tuition $5,076 in-state, $10,260 out-of-stateSalish Kootenai College campus, Pablo, MT. Photo: Djembayz, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C+
64/100
Affordability
B+
78/100
Resources
B
73/100
Experience
B
65/100
Prestige
F
13/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
648
Total Enrollment
35%
Graduation Rate
87%
Retention Rate
6.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$9,551
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Salish Kootenai College ▼
61%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Salish Kootenai College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$32,725
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$28,894
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,923
Median debt at graduation
27.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
57.6%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 39% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 36th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MT wage index 0.84). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Salish Kootenai College
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Salish Kootenai College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $286,927
Avg rent near campus: $1,179/mo — vs ~$275/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 59855 (3.2% cap, Pablo)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
Category
In-State
Out-of-State
Tuition
$5,076
$10,260
Room
$2,475
Total Cost (On-Campus)
$17,319
$22,503
Financial Aid
73%
Receive Any Aid
59%
Receive Pell Grants
9%
Take Out Loans
$9,551
Avg Net Price
Net Price by Family Income
Family Income
Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000
$8,263
$30,001 - $48,000
$8,954
$48,001 - $75,000
$11,660
$75,001 - $110,000
$11,987
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~394 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person29%
Hybrid (Some Online)52%
Fully Online19%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)36%
25-64 (Adult)60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Salish Kootenai College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Salish Kootenai College?
Tuition at Salish Kootenai College is
$5,076 for in-state students
and $10,260 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,551.
What is the graduation rate at Salish Kootenai College?
The graduation rate at Salish Kootenai College is 35%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Salish Kootenai College a good school?
Salish Kootenai College has a Repit College Score of 59/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Salish Kootenai College?
Salish Kootenai College has a total enrollment of 648 students.
Is there rental demand near Salish Kootenai College?
Yes! Approximately 61% of students at Salish Kootenai College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 394 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Pablo area.
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