A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at BCC are almost exclusively American Indian/Alaskan with a small White population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 97% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Blackfeet Community 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 |
3%
|
| Black |
0%
|
| Hispanic |
0%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
97%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 268% more female students than male students enrolled at Blackfeet Community College with a gender ratio of 79% women to 21% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, BCC has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
21%
|
| Women |
79%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
74
|
| Women |
272
|
BCC serves a very low number of students outside of Montana, with 100 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
100%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
62% 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 | 54.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 19.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=180054 IPEDS survey data for Blackfeet Community College.