by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Flathead Valley Community College charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. In this Flathead Valley Community College cost report, you'll find:
At Flathead Valley Community College the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $12,643 in 2020-2021. Those who hail from the state of Montana get a discount and only needed to pay $6,721 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $11,220 | $1,423 | $12,643 |
| In-State | $5,298 | $1,423 | $6,721 |
Flathead Valley Community College tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Flathead Valley Community College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. Flathead Valley Community College out-of-state undergraduates, on the other hand, pay about $12,643 a year in tuition and fees, making the school relatively inexpensive.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. Flathead Valley Community College only charges $6,721 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
The chart below shows how Flathead Valley Community College compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Rocky Mountains | Montana | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Flathead Valley Community College Financial Aid.
In-state Flathead Valley Community College tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of 2.86% over the past five years. Montana residents may pay an estimated $7,111 this school year.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at Flathead Valley Community College to be $14,425, and $29,688 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 1.92%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $13,132 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This would result in a total cost of $26,516 for two years and $54,057 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Flathead Valley Community College.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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