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Flathead Valley Community College

Flathead Valley Community College

Flathead Valley Community College, also known as FVCC, was established in 1967. It is a public college and is located in Kalispell, Montana. The campus of the college is spread across an area of more than 200 acres. The institution awards associate’s degrees in the fields of arts, science, and applied science. Several certificate and online education programs are also offered by the FVCC. The academic divisions of Flathead Valley Community College are:

  • Division of Allied Health, Business and Technology
  • Division of Career and Technical
  • Division of Humanities
  • Division of Math and Science
  • Division of Social Sciences

Flathead Valley Community College competes in various intercollegiate athletics for both men and women. The teams participate in sports including cross country and soccer. The campus is home to a number of clubs and organizations. These include the Student Government, Multicultural Club, and the Northern Knights Chess Club.

Overview of Flathead Valley Community College

Students attend Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell, MT, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Flathead Valley Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Flathead Valley Community College is known for its programs in liberal arts.

Flathead Valley Community College Selectivity

Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

There are 1,911 students at Flathead Valley Community College (as of 2007). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Flathead Valley Community College

Flathead Valley Community College
777 Grandview Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
General Phone: (406) 756-3822
http://www.fvcc.edu

Flathead Valley Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts119liberal arts and humanities
Medical Support And Technology16surgical tech, medical assistant, radiation therapist
Business And Management15accounting, business, marketing
Nursing And Emergency Medicine8licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Office And Administration6executive secretary, office data entry
Therapy And Counseling5mental and social health services, substance abuse counseling
Security And Law Enforcement5criminal justice and safety
Transportation5construction equipment operation
Engineering Technician5surveying tech
Education And Teaching4early childhood education
Computer Science And Engineering2computer and info science
Construction Trades2carpentry
Medical Administration2medical records tech, medical transcription, medical secretary
Conservation And Resource Management1natural resources policy
Production Trades1welding
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy1athletic trainer
Cooking And Culinary Arts0chef training
Fine Arts0metal and jewelry
Mechanics And Repair0HVAC, heavy equipment maintenance

Number of programs and degrees for Flathead Valley Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree17921
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1814

Student Body

In 2007, Flathead Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 1,911 students (1,234 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White73%
Black0%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian2%
Unknown22%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1812%
18-1924%
20-2114%
22-2410%
25-2910%
30-346%
35-395%
40-498%
50-648%
65+1%

Flathead Valley Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time54 %
Part-Time28 %

Flathead Valley Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Kalispell, Montana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Montana Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Flathead Valley Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,256
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 9,240
Books and supplies$ 1,000

Financial Aid:
Flathead Valley Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 677700)

Flathead Valley Community College Faculty

Flathead Valley Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured1915
Non-tenured, but on tenure track34
Non-tenured and not on tenure track30

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year25$50,54419$48,730
All faculty totalacademic year25$50,54419$48,730

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Flathead Valley Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total24024
Track505
All Other Sports19019

Flathead Valley Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Surveying Technology/Surveying

FINE ARTS
Metal and Jewelry Arts

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation

Flathead Valley Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Flathead Valley Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Flathead Valley Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 9%Flathead Valley Community College Number of degree programs
Salaries of full-time faculty
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 11%Flathead Valley Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Flathead Valley Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Flathead Valley Community College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% students 40 years or older
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Flathead Valley Community College % students 40 years or older
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships

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