Flathead Valley Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	124
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Students retention rate	50%
On-time graduation rate	31%

Located in Kalispell, Montana, Flathead Valley Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Flathead Valley Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Flathead Valley Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Flathead Valley Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Flathead Valley Community College is reported to be 31%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Montana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Flathead Valley Community College is 50% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Montana is 73%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Flathead Valley Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,721

Cost of attendance at Flathead Valley Community College in 2022 for students from Montana.

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Montana's average	$5,724
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,643

Cost of attendance at Flathead Valley Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Montana's average	$16,788
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 67 of freshman students at Flathead Valley Community College received on average $4,964 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,964

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	87	36%	$4,839	$420,958
Other Federal Grant	102	43%	$4,859	$495,653
State Grant/Scholarships	12	5%	$1,475	$17,701
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	100	42%	$2,859	$285,883
Total Grant & Scholarships	161	67%	$4,964	$799,237

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Flathead Valley Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Flathead Valley Community College students is 30.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 34.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 26.7%.

30.6%

white 30.4% 63 students
unknown 45.4% 10 students

Service Offerings

Flathead Valley Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Flathead Valley Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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