Salish Kootenai College

Salish Kootenai College predominantly serves Native American students through an educational experience that draws on the history and culture of the people of the Flathead Nation. In addition to programs in tribal governance and historic preservation, the college awards associate and bachelor's degrees in business administration, early childhood education, forest management, and social work. Certificate programs also help students develop specialized professional skills, such as bookkeeping. Learners at SKC benefit from a variety of support services. For example, a free tutoring program matches students with peer and faculty tutors, while the college's career services office places students in internships, apprenticeships, and job-shadow opportunities aligned with their academic and professional interests. Students can also access culturally relevant health and wellness programs. Applicants who have not taken the ACT or have fewer than 30 college-level credits to transfer must take a placement exam. Students who do not pass this exam may need to complete developmental courses prior to enrolling in a degree program.