Flathead Valley Community College
Flathead Valley Community College (FVCC) is located in Kalispell, Montana. This community college was founded in 1967. It allows students to pursue various associate degree programs in several different areas of study. FVCC has an onsite brewery and offers an associate degree course in brewing science and brewery operations. This is a school that gives students many opportunities to pursue exciting academic fields of study. It also aims to make student life as convenient as possible. In recent years, FVCC has even created student housing to help meet the needs of the community.
The FVCC nursing program has consistently been one of the most sought-after programs offered by the school. Students will be able to pursue practical nursing or registered nursing programs. There is also a certified nursing assistant program. The associate degree nursing program currently holds pre-accreditation status with the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation. FVCC has many partnerships with larger universities that will allow their associate degrees to transfer over to four-year programs. This means that associate degree program nurses will have options to continue forward to earn a bachelor degree.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students2,307 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate57% |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 346 miles radius of Flathead Valley Community College
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North Idaho College
120 miles away |
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Great Falls College - Montana State University
151 miles away |
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Helena College - University of Montana
156 miles away |
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Walla Walla Community College
237 miles away |
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Big Bend Community College
243 miles away |
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Aaniiih Nakoda College
256 miles away |
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Blue Mountain Community College
275 miles away |
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Treasure Valley Community College
317 miles away |
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College of Western Idaho
335 miles away |
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College of Eastern Idaho
346 miles away |
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College of Southern Idaho
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Great Falls College - Montana State University
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Helena College - University of Montana
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Treasure Valley Community College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 1 nursing programs |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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Central Wyoming College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Northwest College
offers 2 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 06/01/1970 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $162/credit | |
| In State Students | $211/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $417/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $7,290 | $9,495 | $18,765 |
| ADN | 70 | $11,340 | $14,770 | $29,190 |
| BSN | 125 | $20,250 | $26,375 | $52,125 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 75% of Flathead Valley Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 44% | $4,040 |
| Other Federal Grant | 6% | $441 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 11% | $3,245 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 36% | $2,230 |
| Federal Student Loans | 18% | $4,646 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $5,325 |
$8,174
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$7,138 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$7,362 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$9,119 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$11,411 |
| Over $110,000$12,156 |
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Student Population
2,307
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,308
Women
999
Men
39%
Full-time
61%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
81% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
13% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Hispanic |
1% |
|
Black/African American |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Two or more races |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Montana state board of nursing.
