Flathead Valley Community College

What Flathead Valley Community College does

Flathead Valley Community College is a public two-year community college within the Montana University System, headquartered in Kalispell, Montana, with a secondary Lincoln County Campus in Libby. Founded in 1967 and continuously accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities since 1970, FVCC offers 113+ career-ready associate degrees, certificates, licensures, and university transfer tracks spanning business, health sciences, trades, natural resources, graphic design, and liberal arts. The college is programmatically accredited in Nursing, Medical Lab Technology, Paramedicine, Physical Therapist Assistant, and Surgical Technology, and holds articulation agreements with the University of Montana, Montana State University (Bozeman and Northern), Salish Kootenai College, Carroll College, and Central Washington University that allow students to transfer with junior standing.

Instruction is delivered primarily on-campus at the Kalispell and Libby sites, supplemented by Eagle Online (Canvas LMS) for hybrid and fully online courses, with distance-learning reach extended to all NC-SARA member states. Core operating technology includes Canvas LMS for course delivery, Slate for application/CRM workflows, and Regroup for emergency notifications; FVCC has not developed proprietary educational software. The college also operates the Wachholz College Center (performing arts, fitness, events) and the Wachholz Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center, and runs a Campus Farm.

FVCC's revenue model is that of a public community college: state appropriations from the Montana University System, tuition and fees (with resident waivers and non-resident differential pricing), federal student aid processing (Pell, FSEOG, work-study, Direct and PLUS loans), and non-credit continuing education and workforce training revenue. It markets to prospective students through its website, social channels, campus tours, high school Running Start partnerships, and community education outreach. The institution is governed by a Board of Trustees, is not investor-owned, and has no disclosed funding rounds or M&A activity.

Name

Flathead Valley Community College

Legal name

Flathead Valley Community College

Website

https://fvcc.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Flathead Valley Community College is a public two-year community college in Kalispell, Montana (with a Libby campus) offering 113+ associate degrees, certificates, and transfer tracks to students in Northwest Montana, plus continuing education and workforce training for the regional community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College / Higher Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rural/Regional Community Colleges (EDAHADAK)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce training
• Continuing education
• Transfer pathways

Headquarters

HQ city

Kalispell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition and fees for credit courses, with different rates for Montana residents and non-residents. The college offers various tuition waivers and discounts for Montana residents.
2. State Funding: Public community college receiving state funding from Montana as part of the Montana University System.
3. Financial Aid Processing: The college processes federal student aid including Pell Grants, FSEOG, work-study awards, and student loans (Subsidized, Unsubsidized, PLUS).
4. Continuing Education: Non-credit community education courses including workforce training, professional workshops, adult education, and Kids College programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Flathead Valley Community College is a public two-year community college offering associate degrees (AAS, AS, AA), certificates of applied science, technical studies certificates, and transfer tracks to four-year universities across business, health sciences, trades, natural resources, and liberal arts. Beyond credit programs, FVCC delivers non-credit continuing education, workforce training, adult education (including HSE/GED and ESL), Kids College, and Senior Institute community programs, and operates the Wachholz College Center for cultural events.

Product overview

Flathead Valley Community College is a two-year public higher education institution offering a portfolio of educational products and services. The college operates Eagle Online (Canvas LMS), its primary learning management system, alongside a comprehensive array of 113+ career-ready degree, certificate, licensure, and transfer track programs. These include AAS/AS/AA degrees in areas such as nursing, paramedicine, graphic design, criminal justice, natural resources conservation, and business administration. The institution provides transfer pathways to four-year universities including Montana State University, University of Montana, Salish Kootenai College, and Carroll College. Beyond degree programs, FVCC offers continuing education and workforce training services, student housing, and operates the Wachholz College Center for campus community and cultural events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Degree Programs Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Associate of Science (AS), and Associate of Arts (AA) degree programs across business, health sciences, trades, and liberal arts disciplines offered to students seeking higher education credentials.
• Graphic Design Program Career-focused graphic design training covering Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, layout, typography, photography, and web design with AAS, CAS, and Media Arts Transfer options.
• Education Transfer Programs Transfer pathways to Montana State University, University of Montana, Salish Kootenai College, and Carroll College for elementary education, early childhood education, and secondary education degrees.
• FAFSA & Financial Aid Services Federal student aid application processing including Pell Grants, FSEOG, subsidized/unsubsidized loans, PLUS loans, and work-study programs for enrolled students.
• Continuing Education & Workforce Training Non-credit professional development, business training, credentialing, customized team training, and workforce training programs for community members and employers.
• Student Housing On-campus single and double unit housing options for students at the Flathead Valley campus in Kalispell.
• Wachholz College Center Campus community center featuring fitness facilities, event spaces, the Wachholz Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center, and hosting ticketed concerts, theatrical performances, and speaker series open to the public.
• Running Start Program Dual enrollment program allowing high school students to earn college credit concurrently while completing their high school diploma through partnerships with local high schools.

Quantifiable outcome

• 0% cohort loan default rate (FY 2022)

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Salish Kootenai CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Elementary Education transfer (K-8) and Early Childhood Education transfer programs. Students complete first two years at FVCC then transfer to Salish Kootenai College to complete bachelor's degree and teaching licensure.
• The University of Montana - MissoulacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple transfer agreements including Elementary K-8 Education, Pre-Social Work, Pre-Pharmacy, Theatre, Media Arts, and Forestry programs. FVCC students transfer with junior standing upon completing associate degrees.
• Montana State University - NortherncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer agreements for Business Administration and Criminal Justice programs. Students complete associate degree at FVCC and transfer with up to 67 semester credits toward bachelor's degree.
• Central Washington UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheatre Arts Transfer agreement allowing FVCC graduates to transfer to CWU with junior standing and satisfied General Education requirements.
• Carroll CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness Administration Transfer agreement where FVCC graduates receive 62 credits toward Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration at Carroll College.
• Montana State University - BozemancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElementary K-8 Education Transfer program. Students must have 2.75+ GPA and no grade below C for transfer. Clear pathway to complete bachelor's degree in Elementary Education.
• Code Girls UnitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontana nonprofit partnership focused on preparing students for AI-assisted workforce through faculty discussions on integrating AI into curriculum.
• Logan HealthminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHealthcare partnership for Title IX training collaboration with SANE nurse presentation, supporting health professions programs.
• Healthcare Clinical SitescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnerships with healthcare facilities for clinical rotations in Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, Paramedicine, Physical Therapist Assistant, and Surgical Technology programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Missoula College (University of Montana): Two-year public community college unit of the University of Montana located in Missoula. Direct peer to FVCC as a Montana community college with associate degrees, transfer pathways, and health sciences programs serving a similar population.
• Helena College University of Montana: Two-year public community college in Helena, Montana, affiliated with the University of Montana. Direct peer to FVCC: same MUS system, similar associate-degree and transfer mission, comparable size and program mix.
• Great Falls College - Montana State University: Public two-year college in Great Falls, Montana, affiliated with Montana State University. Direct peer sharing the same state-funded community college model, articulation agreements, and health-sciences program portfolio as FVCC.
• Miles Community College: Public two-year community college in Miles City, Montana. Direct peer to FVCC as a rural Montana community college offering associate degrees, transfer tracks, and workforce training within the same state system.
• Salish Kootenai College: Tribal community college on the Flathead Reservation in Pablo, Montana. Direct peer of FVCC — both serve the Flathead Valley region, share transfer partnerships, and overlap on education, nursing, and natural resources programs.
• Dawson Community College: Public two-year community college in Glendive, Montana. Direct peer to FVCC as a small rural Montana community college offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and workforce/equine programs.
• Aaniiih Nakoda College: Tribal community college on the Fort Belknap Reservation in Harlem, Montana. Direct peer to FVCC as a two-year public community college in Montana serving rural and Native American populations with associate degrees and transfer pathways.
• Blackfeet Community College: Tribal community college on the Blackfeet Reservation in Browning, Montana. Direct peer of FVCC as a small two-year public community college in rural Montana, sharing demographic challenges and a workforce-development mission.

Regional players

• University of Montana - Western: Public four-year university in Dillon, Montana, within the MUS system. Regional peer to FVCC: comparable Montana-region student base, similar rural setting, and overlapping transfer and general-education curriculum, though it awards bachelor's degrees.
• Montana State University - Northern: Public four-year university in Havre, Montana, and a key FVCC transfer partner. Regional peer sharing the same state system and rural-Montana student base, with overlapping technical, business, and education programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/flatheadvalleycc/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/74533480771
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/flathead-valley-community-colleg
• Instagraminstagram.com/fvcc_mt
• Xx.com/fvccmt

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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