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Public, 2-Year
Kalispell, MT

Flathead Valley Community College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in MT. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$4,748

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

29.6%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$38,520

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Flathead Valley Community College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Kalispell, MT. With a competitive tuition profile of $4,748, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 29.6% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$9,496

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

1.1 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$8,520

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$75,704

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$160,904

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 30%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Flathead Valley Community College is $10,500.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
60.0%
40.0%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
78.4%
Unknown
6.5%
Hispanic
4.5%
Two or more
4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.6%
Asian
1.6%
International
1.6%
Black
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$4,748

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$6,585
$30k - $48k$6,919
$48k - $75k$9,780
$75k+$10,507

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$10,500
Pell Grant Recipients16.5%
Using Federal Loans8.6%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment50.0%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Federal Grant$2,951
Avg. Pell Grant$4,317
Avg. State/Local Grant$2,113
Avg. Institutional Grant$2,946
Students Receiving Grants88.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

67.6%

Success

29.6%

In-State Cost

$4,748

Age 25+ Students

26.5%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 6

Working at 6yr

644 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Kalispell (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Kalispell (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.