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Frederick Community College

Frederick Community College

Frederick, MD · City · 4,203 students
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$9,465
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
36%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
38% typical
$46,449
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,141 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
76% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Situated in a vibrant historic city, Frederick Community College (FCC) is highly regarded for its exceptional affordability and seamless transfer pathways to four-year institutions, particularly through robust articulation agreements with the University System of Maryland. The college is academically renowned for its competitive Nursing and Allied Health programs, cutting-edge Cybersecurity curriculum, and acclaimed hands-on hospitality training at the Mid-Atlantic Culinary Institute. On campus, students enjoy a welcoming, commuter-friendly culture enriched by diverse student organizations, NJCAA athletics, and state-of-the-art study spaces like the Gladhill Learning Commons. What truly sets FCC apart is its dedication to immediate career readiness, highlighted by specialized trade and workforce development programs at the Monroe Center that connect students directly to local employment opportunities.

Wikipedia:Frederick Community College (FCC) is a public community college in Frederick, Maryland.

Location
Frederick, MD, 21702-2964 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
IAD · Dulles
35 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$3,849$10,042
Books & supplies$1,460$1,460
Cost of attendance$14,798$32,790
Average net price$9,465Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$10,042
In-state: $3,849
Books & supplies$1,460
Cost of attendance$32,790
In-state: $14,798
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $9,465
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.frederick.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
Frederick Community College’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$10,630
Housing$7,280
Food$3,426
Books & supplies$1,570
Personal expenses$7,618
Transportation$2,266
Total published by the school$32,790
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$6,640
$30–48k
$7,893
$48–75k
$9,519
$75–110k
$12,341
$110k+
$13,919
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
36%
Entered 2017–18
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
43% graduated · 28% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 28% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$38,093
10 yrs after entry$46,449
Debt
Median at graduation$8,150
Monthly payment$86
Middle 50% owe$2.8k–$9.5k
90th percentile$15,215
Green marks a figure above the typical Associate's — high career & technical: $40,141 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions

No admissions data available for this college.

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Student Body
Gender
Men 44%Women 56%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
20 : 1
Pell grant
16%
First-gen
43%
Family income
$31,282
Independent
45%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
25.0
Part-time
60%
Race & ethnicity
White
48%
Hispanic
20%
Black
18%
Asian
5%
Two or more
7%
Non-resident
2%
Varsity sports
NJCAA Division II · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$16M
Full-time faculty
25%
Faculty salary
$7,936/mo
Teaching spend
$10,427
per student
Federal loans
8%
Classification
Carnegie type
Associate's — high career & technical
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time

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