by our College Data Analytics TeamDo you know how much it will cost to live on campus? Check out how much extra living expenses are at Flathead Valley Community College.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $6,498 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $7,434. Taken together, a typical student living on campus at Flathead Valley Community College faced a yearly bill of about $23,476 in 2026 after factoring in housing, meals, books and other essentials.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Flathead Valley Community College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $17,711 | $16,594 |
| — Housing | $6,498 | |
| — Meals | $7,434 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $4,640 | $4,640 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,125 | $1,125 |
| Total | $23,476 | $22,359 |
Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
The projected four-year total comes to about $120,366 for living costs.
Here is how combined on-campus room and board has moved over the last few reported years, with a projection of where it is headed, at Flathead Valley Community College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $12,712 |
| Two Years Ago | $13,112 |
| One Year Ago | $13,112 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $17,711 |
| One Year From Now * | $20,032 |
| Two Years From Now * | $22,658 |
| Three Years From Now * | $25,628 |
| Four Years From Now * | $28,988 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 13.1% each year. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $25,797 for their first year on campus.
By their final year, a student might pay about $34,753 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $28,423 by the end of a two-year program.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $120,366 over four years — compared with roughly $54,220 over a two-year associate program.
Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.
For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 124 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |