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Flathead Valley Community College

Kalispell, MT · Town · 1,202 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

Located in Kalispell, Montana, just minutes from Glacier National Park, Flathead Valley Community College (FVCC) is widely recognized for combining affordable, high-quality academics with unparalleled access to outdoor adventure. The college boasts standout programs in nursing and health sciences, natural resources management, and the prestigious Culinary Institute of Montana, alongside seamless transfer pathways to four-year universities. Students experience a vibrant, close-knit campus culture supported by active student organizations and the unique benefit of on-campus student housing, which is a rare amenity for a two-year institution. This distinctive residential option, paired with the state-of-the-art Wachholz College Center performing arts venue, truly sets FVCC apart as a premier destination for associate degrees and career training.


Wikipedia:Flathead Valley Community College (FVCC) is a public community college in Kalispell, Montana.

Location
Kalispell, MT, 59901 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
SEA · Seattle
374 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$14,882
Out-of-state COA
$21,629
Avg net price
$8,099
Room & board
$10,277
In-state tuition
$4,912
Out-of-state tuition
$11,659
Books & supplies
$1,125/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$6,341
$30–48k
$7,484
$48–75k
$9,903
$75–110k
$11,293
$110k+
$12,552
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
28%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
39%
Transferred
21%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
38%
Median earnings (6yr)
$32,850
Median earnings (10yr)
$38,520
Median debt
$10,500
Monthly loan payment
$111
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,500$12,814
Debt (90th percentile)
$19,972
Student Body
Men 41%Women 59%
15
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
19%
First-generation
40%
Median family income
$27,476
Independent students
48%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
49%
Race & ethnicity
White
81%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
2%
Unknown
6%
Institutional
Endowment
$19M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$6,543/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,442
Federal loan rate
10%

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