Flathead Valley Community College is a public community college located in Kalispell, MT. It offers 56 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Flathead Valley Community College is $6,033 for Montana residents and $11,363 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is more expensive than that of Montana public community colleges' average ($9,112).

The school has 2,129 students, which is higher than Montana community collleges' average (710). In addition, 204 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (14 to 1) of Montana community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

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 tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
Montana ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$6,033$11,363
Books & Supplies$1,250
On-Campus Living Costs$13,112
Off-Campus Living Costs$12,490
Average Financial Aid$3,794
Cost of Attendance$20,395$25,725
After Financial Aid$16,601$21,931
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Montana ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Flathead Valley Community College$6,033$11,363
Public Community Colleges in Montana$4,391$9,112
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Flathead Valley Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs2531NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Agroecology and Sustainable AgricultureNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Food Technology and ProcessingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Forest Management/Forest Resources ManagementNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry ChefNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 115 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
BiotechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Geographic Information Science and CartographyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Electrician3 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/Welder5 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist2 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Graphic Design 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Metal and Jewelry Arts1 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Medical Office Management/AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/CoderNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant4 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction CounselingNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 20 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training5 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1 completers
1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies6 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Management Information SystemsNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,129 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) Enrollment

Of the 2,129 total students, 559 students enrolled through distance learning (204 students enrolled exclusively and 355 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

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Flathead Valley Community College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address777 Grandview Dr, Kalispell, MT
Phone406-756-3822
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$6,033
Out-of-State$11,363
Student Population »2,129 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »32%
Transfer-out Rate8%
Retention Rate54% (Full-time)
46% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$3,794
Students to Faculty10:1 (10.00%)