Flathead Valley Community College

Flathead Valley Community College is a public community college located in Kalispell, MT. It offers 56 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $6,223 for Montana residents and $11,659 for out-of-state students at Flathead Valley Community College. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average costs ($9,559) of public community colleges in Montana.
It has 2,234 students that are higher than the average population (726 students) of community colleges in Montana. In addition, 279 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (13 to 1) of Montana community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $33,500.
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Academic Overview

Flathead Valley Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Kalispell, Montana.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $6,223 for Montana residents and $11,659 for other students on average. It offers 56 degree programs through 25 Certificate, 31 Associate's programs.
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address777 Grandview Dr, Kalispell, MT
Phone406-756-3822
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$6,223
Out-of-State$11,659
Student Population »2,234 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »29%
Transfer-out Rate15%
Retention Rate63% (Full-time)
44% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,667
Students to Faculty15:1 (6.67%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$33,500

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $6,223 for Montana residents and $11,659 for out-of-state students at Flathead Valley Community College. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average tuition ($9,559) over public community colleges in Montana.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Flathead Valley Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Montana community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
Montana ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$6,223$11,659
Books & Supplies$1,250
On-Campus Living Costs$13,112
Off-Campus Living Costs$12,490
Average Financial Aid$4,667
Cost of Attendance$20,585$26,021
After Financial Aid$15,918$21,354
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$33,500
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Montana ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Flathead Valley Community College$6,223$11,659
Public Community Colleges in Montana$4,549$9,559
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$5,207$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Flathead Valley Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 25 Certificate, 31 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs2531NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
what is Agriculture program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Agroecology and Sustainable AgricultureNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Food Technology and ProcessingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Natural Resources and Conservation program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Forest Management/Forest Resources ManagementNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Education program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Surveying Technology/SurveyingNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 115 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Health and Physical Education/FitnessNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Electrician3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Gunsmithing/GunsmithNOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Welding Technology/Welder5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Graphic DesignNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Metal and Jewelry Arts1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Medical Office Management/AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/CoderNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction CounselingNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 20 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Business program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Management Information SystemsNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,234 students at Flathead Valley Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 934 male students and 1,081 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total2,0156511,364
Male Students934325609
Female Students1,081326755

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Flathead Valley Community College, there are 2,129 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 559 students were attending classes through distance learning (204 students are enrolled exclusively and 355 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment2,129
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses204
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses355
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,570
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