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Students attend Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell, Montana, 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.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Applicants to Flathead Valley Community College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 2,094 students at Flathead Valley Community College (as of 2005).
More complete details are provided below.
Flathead Valley Community College
777 Grandview Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
General Phone: (406) 756-3822
Admissions Phone: (406) 756-3846
Financial Aid Phone: (406) 756-3849
http://www.fvcc.edu
Flathead Valley Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 182 | liberal arts and humanities |
| Business And Management | 39 | accounting, business, marketing, labor relations |
| Construction Trades | 21 | carpentry |
| Medical Adminstration | 20 | medical secretary, medical transcription, medical records tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 14 | surgical tech, medical assistant, radiation therapist |
| Office And Administration | 13 | office data entry, executive secretary |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer and info science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 8 | mental and social health services, substance abuse counseling |
| Education And Teaching | 5 | early childhood education |
| Mechanics And Repair | 5 | HVAC, heavy equipment maintenance |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 4 | criminal justice and safety |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | natural resources policy |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | surveying tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 3 | EMT paramedic |
| Hospitality | 2 | hotel management, restaurant and food services management |
| Transportation | 2 | construction equipment operation |
| Fine Arts | 0 | metal and jewelry |
Number of programs and degrees for Flathead Valley Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 292 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 43 | 12 |
In 2005, Flathead Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 2,094 students (1,305 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 19% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Montana | 90% |
| State unknown | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (406) 756-3846
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,466 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,755 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
Financial Aid:
Flathead Valley Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 677700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (406) 756-3849
Flathead Valley Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 21 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 4 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 0 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 26 | $47,394 | 16 | $46,496 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $47,394 | 16 | $46,496 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| Track | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 7 | 0 | 7 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Labor and Industrial Relations
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
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FINE ARTS
Metal and Jewelry Arts
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Restaurant/Food Services Management
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 ADMINSTRATION
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)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Flathead Valley Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of students from other states (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement 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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