- Little Big Horn College is a public tribal land-grant community college on the Crow Indian Reservation in Crow Agency, Montana. It has an open admissions policy and welcomes enrollment from any adult with a high school diploma or GED.
School Highlights
Little Big Horn College serves 262 students (77% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American), which is more than the state average of 44%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Little Big Horn College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 46% over five years.
Little Big Horn College
(MT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Tribal colleges and universities
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
15 staff
33 staff
Student Body
The student population of Little Big Horn College has grown by 6% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The Little Big Horn College diversity score of 0.08 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 57% over five years.
Total Enrollment
262 students
694 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
203 students
245 students
# Part-Time Students
59 students
449 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
281 students
305 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
203 students
245 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
59 students
308 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
96%
12%
% White
2%
56%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.08
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
7%
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$16,500
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
72%
80%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Big Horn College's ranking?
Little Big Horn College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Montana for: Average community college minority breakdown.
Recent Articles
As Four-Year Colleges Enter Short-Term Training, Should You Still Choose a Community College?
As universities expand short-term workforce certificates, learn how community colleges compare on cost, flexibility, employer partnerships, and career outcomes.
What New Federal Aid Rules Mean for Short-Term Training Choices
Learn how new federal financial aid rules affect short-term workforce training programs and what prospective community college students should consider before enrolling.
Childcare, Transportation, and Food Support: Services That Drive Community College Completion
Learn how childcare, transportation, food assistance, and other basic needs services help community college students stay enrolled and graduate.
