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Frederick Community College
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Frederick Community College Academics
Frederick Community College (FCC) offers many degrees and diplomas either online or in the classroom. Programs at the school include English, health and wellness and social sciences.
In the Arts program at Frederick, students may obtain an Associate of Arts, Design Media or a Certificate in Computer Graphics. The Computer Graphics Certificate is a 20-credit program that lets students get real-world experience by working with industry-standard hardware including Quark Xpress and Adobe Illustrator.
The curriculum in the Culinary Arts Program at FCC offers a handful of diplomas and certificates including a certificate in the Culinary Arts as well as hospitality supervision. FCC also offers a combined Associates of Arts degree in Culinary Arts and Supervision. This program is a 65-credit program with two internships working in a food establishment.
FCC’s Health and Wellness Program offers a bevy of certificates and degrees including an associate’s degree in Nursing, a pre-dental associate’s degree and a medical assisting certificate. The Nursing Program at the school is for LPNs and RNs. The degree requires prerequisites and clinical hours during the student’s time in the program.
The Humanities Program offers three associate degrees including drama, music and philosophy. The music program is a transfer program that helps students begin the four-year journey at FCC eventually moving on to obtain a bachelor’s degree.
Frederick Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Frederick Community College Admissions
Frederick Community College requires that students fill out an application with a non-refundable fee attached to it. Students must have a copy of their high school transcripts or an equivalent and if transferring have a copy of transcripts for all prior colleges attended.
Students may apply online.
Frederick Community College Financial Aid
FCC requires students fill out the FAFSA for consideration for aid. The school offers many aid packages including scholarships, loans and grants.
Scholarships at FCC include the Ambassador Scholarship, the Frederick Singles Scholarship and the Loats Scholarship. Details are provided on the school’s web page.
Frederick Community College Students
Frederick Community College offers many student clubs and organizations including Amnesty International, the Black Student Union, the Honor Students Association and the Swing Kids Club.
The student newspaper at FCC is called the Commuter and the creative writing magazine is the Tuscarora Review.
The Jack B. Kussmaul Theater is a cultural resource center that serves the community as well as the school.
The Carl and Norma Miller Children’s Center at the school provides a daytime learning program where parents may take their children while in school.
Frederick Community College was founded in 1957 in Frederick, Maryland. The school has since grown to more than 17,000 students in credit and non-credit classes. Frederick has a population of close to 60,000 people and offers many cultural attractions including The Community Bridge Mural and the Maryland Ensemble Theater.
The athletic complex at FCC offers a weight room, fitness room and game fields.
Frederick Community College Athletics
Frederick Community College offers many intercollegiate athletics including men’s and women’s basketball, soccer, men’s golf, women’s volleyball, men’s baseball and women’s softball.
The Cougars compete in the Maryland Junior and Region XX Conference of the NJCAA.
Information Summary
Ranks 2214th overall and 34th in Maryland
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
49.4 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$3,837 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
21 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
63% / 42% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
4,825 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Frederick, MD 21702-2964
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 30,730 (27,821 urban / 2,909 rural) |
| Households | 11,632 (2.59 people per house) |
| Families | 8,009 (3.09 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 3,449 |
| Pop. — Asian | 1,284 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 34 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 227 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 25,465 |
| Pop. — Other | 971 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Suburban-serving Single Campus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Medium two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Frederick Community College?
Ranks 3390th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $2,136 | $4,656 | $6,336 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $301 | $301 | $301 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $117 | $222 | $292 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $3,837 | $6,357 | $8,037 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $16,539 | $19,059 | $20,739 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $7,448 | $9,968 | $11,648 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $2,324  $2,437 |
$4,772  $4,957 |
$6,380  $6,637 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,000  $1,400 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $8,929  $9,844 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,547  $2,858 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,275  $3,611 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Frederick Community College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Frederick Community College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NJCAA |
|---|
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Frederick Community College Ranks 4562nd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,694 | 82 |  11% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $988 | 57 |  8% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $629 | 103 |  14% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,450 | 49 |  7% |
| Any financial aid type | 222 |  30% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Frederick Community College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 149 | 263 | 412 |
Hispanic | 63 | 166 | 229 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 76 | 120 | 196 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 9 | 20 | 29 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,470 | 2,367 | 3,837 |
Race Unknown | 54 | 68 | 122 |
| Total | 1,821 | 3,004 | 4,825 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Frederick Community College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | 131 | 208 | |
| 45 | 50 | 95 | |
| 31 | 35 | 66 | |
| 2 | 50 | 52 | |
| 4 | 23 | 27 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Frederick Community College Ranks 799th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $63,829 ($67,792 male / $61,211 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 88 (35 male / 53 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 370 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.2 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,445,235 |
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