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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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
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.
Flathead Valley Community College
777 Grandview Dr
Kalispell, MT 59901
General Phone: (406) 756-3822
http://www.fvcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 119 | liberal arts and humanities |
| Medical Support And Technology | 16 | surgical tech, medical assistant, radiation therapist |
| Business And Management | 15 | accounting, business, marketing |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 8 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Office And Administration | 6 | executive secretary, office data entry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 5 | mental and social health services, substance abuse counseling |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 5 | criminal justice and safety |
| Transportation | 5 | construction equipment operation |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | surveying tech |
| Education And Teaching | 4 | early childhood education |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
| Construction Trades | 2 | carpentry |
| Medical Administration | 2 | medical records tech, medical transcription, medical secretary |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | natural resources policy |
| Production Trades | 1 | welding |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | athletic trainer |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 0 | chef training |
| Fine Arts | 0 | metal and jewelry |
| Mechanics And Repair | 0 | HVAC, heavy equipment maintenance |
Number of programs and degrees for Flathead Valley Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 179 | 21 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 18 | 14 |
In 2007, Flathead Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 1,911 students (1,234 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 22% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 28 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 15 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 4 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 0 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 25 | $50,544 | 19 | $48,730 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $50,544 | 19 | $48,730 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Track | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 19 | 0 | 19 |
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
(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 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
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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