Flathead Valley Community College
Flathead Valley Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Kalispell, MT. It offers 55 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (6/1/1970 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 2,129 students attended Flathead Valley Community College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 67 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 109 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 170 (full-time) and 121 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Flathead Valley Community College is 32% and transfer-out rate is 8%. The retention rate is 54% at the school.
| Student Population | 2,129 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 32% |
| Number of Faculty | 176 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Flathead Valley Community College is $11,363
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
58% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,794 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $11,363 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $3,794 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Flathead Valley Community College offers 24 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 54 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 11 | 0 | 32 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 13 | 0 | 22 |
| Total | 24 | 0 | 54 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Flathead Valley Community College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 54 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 32 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 22 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | ✕ | 0 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | ✕ | 1 completers |
| Biotechnology | ✕ | 1 |
| Social Sciences | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | ✕ | 3 |
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Electrician | ✕ | 3 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 10 completers |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 7 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 0 |
| Gunsmithing/Gunsmith | ✕ | 3 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 9 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 9 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | ✕ | 0 |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 6 completers |
| Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | ✕ | 6 |
| Total | 32 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (other) | ✕ | 0 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | ✕ | 0 |
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 4 completers |
| Electrician | ✕ | 4 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 0 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 1 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | ✕ | 1 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 1 completers |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 0 |
| Metal and Jewelry Arts | ✕ | 1 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 8 completers |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 3 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 5 |
| Business | ✕ | 4 completers |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 2 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | ✕ | 2 |
| Total | 22 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 2,129 students have enrolled into Flathead Valley Community College. By gender, 939 male and 1,190 female students are attending the school.
There are 1,674 White (78.63%), 11 Black/African American (0.52%), 74 Hispanic (3.48%), 35 Asian (1.64%), and 405 students with other races. 16 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,129 | 939 | 1,190 |
| American Indian/Native American | 40 | 16 | 24 |
| Asian | 35 | 13 | 22 |
| Black/African American | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 74 | 29 | 45 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| White | 1,674 | 740 | 934 |
| Two More | 64 | 26 | 38 |
| Un-Known | 211 | 99 | 112 |
| Non-resident Alien | 16 | 7 | 9 |
Directory Information
- 777 Grandview Dr, Kalispell, MT
- 406-756-3822
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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