Is anyone here from Montana? I'm possibly moving to Kalispell and wonder what colleges are available there. Good community colleges? Universities? Any info would be awesome!
There are a few options for higher education in or near Kalispell, Montana!
The most prominent in the immediate Kalispell area is Flathead Valley Community College (FVCC). It offers a range of programs, including transfer degrees, career-technical degrees, and continuing education.
Within an hour and fifteen-minute drive, you will find Salish Kootenai College in Pablo, which is a tribal community college with a focus on Native American Studies, though it offers a variety of other programs as well.
For 4-year universities, the closest options would be in Missoula (2-hour drive away), where you'll find the University of Montana, known for its programs in environmental studies and journalism, or Bozeman (5-hour drive away), where Montana State University is located. Montana State has strong programs in engineering and agriculture.
The options for higher education in Montana are reasonably varied, so depending on your needs and interests, these institutions might be worth exploring further.
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