A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at SKC are mostly American Indian/Alaskan with a sizeable White population. The school has low racial diversity. 79% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Salish Kootenai College is designated as a Tribal College or University (TCU) - a college which fosters American Indian culture, languages, and traditions. The college is highly inclusive of Native American students.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
21%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
77%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 150% more female students than male students enrolled at Salish Kootenai College with a gender ratio of 71% women to 29% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SKC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
29%
|
| Women |
71%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
177
|
| Women |
442
|
SKC serves a very low number of students outside of Montana, with 87 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
87%
|
| Out of State |
13%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
56% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 60.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 12.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=180647 IPEDS survey data for Salish Kootenai College.