Flathead Valley Community College
Public two-year college in Kalispell, MT that costs an average of $9,911 a year after financial aid and graduates 38% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$9,911
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
38%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$41,547
PublicTown (remote)1,202 undergraduates
Cost of Flathead Valley Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $17,956 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,024 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $11,973 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $10,206 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Average net price after aid | $9,911 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $9,527 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $7,914 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $7,492 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $11,819 |
| $110,001+ | $16,820 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Flathead Valley Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 38% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 63% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $40,145 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $41,547 |
| Rank in Montana (earnings) | 4th of 11 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $11,425 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $130 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 22% |
| Students with federal loans | 7.8% |
Majors and programs at Flathead Valley Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (20)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 1 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 6 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 1 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 15 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 11 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 3 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | 1 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | 9 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 7 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Marketing | 4 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 13 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 41 | — | — |
| Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (31)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 42 | $67,662 | $15,633 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 26 | $52,665 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 214 | $36,040 | $8,906 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 1 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 3 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 17 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 4 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 7 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 3 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 10 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 2 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 4 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 13 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 5 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 11 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 6 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Forestry | 7 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 1 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 3 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 10 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 21 | — | — |
| Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 5 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Montana
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls College Montana State University | Great Falls | $11,016 | — | $41,381 |
| Helena College University of Montana | Helena | $13,085 | — | $44,083 |
| Salish Kootenai College | Pablo | $2,049 | — | $39,194 |
| Miles Community College | Miles City | $10,635 | — | $50,208 |
| Fort Peck Community College | Poplar | $1,049 | — | $32,022 |
| Little Big Horn College | Crow Agency | $6,556 | — | $27,757 |
| Stone Child College | Box Elder | $1,864 | — | — |
| Dawson Community College | Glendive | $7,988 | — | $41,614 |
About Flathead Valley Community College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Kalispell, MT |
| Setting | Town (remote) |
| Undergraduates | 1,202 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Website | fvcc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Flathead Valley Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $17,956 a year (tuition and fees: $5,024 in-state, $11,973 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $9,911 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,527.
How much do Flathead Valley Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $41,547 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 4th of 11 similar colleges in Montana.
What is Flathead Valley Community College's graduation rate?
38% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 63% of first-year students return for a second year.