A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Fort Peck Community College are mostly American Indian/Alaskan with a smaller White population. The school has very low racial diversity. 87% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Fort Peck 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 |
13%
|
Black |
0%
|
Hispanic |
1%
|
Asian |
1%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
85%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
0%
|
International |
0%
|
Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 127% more female students than male students enrolled at Fort Peck Community College with a gender ratio of 69% women to 31% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Fort Peck Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
31%
|
Women |
69%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
213
|
Women |
484
|
Fort Peck Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Montana, with 93 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
93%
|
Out of State |
7%
|
Foreign |
0%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
42% 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 | 56.7% |
Part time Undergrads | 26.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=180212 IPEDS survey data for Fort Peck Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024