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Front Range Community College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
On-time graduation rate 26%

Located in Westminster, Colorado, FRCC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Front Range Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Front Range Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at FRCC is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Colorado is 16-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at FRCC is reported to be 26%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Colorado state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 43% whereas the national average was 49%.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,032

Cost of attendance at Front Range Community College in 2022 for students from Colorado.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average $8,123
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,454

Cost of attendance at Front Range Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average $20,262
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 41 of freshman students at Front Range Community College received on average $7,232 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,232
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 396 34% $5,179 $2,051,066
Other Federal Grant 422 37% $5,278 $2,227,266
State Grant/Scholarships 390 34% $2,998 $1,169,301
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 9 1% $1,053 $9,481
Total Grant & Scholarships 471 41% $7,232 $3,406,048

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Front Range Community College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Front Range Community College students is 25.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 25.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 26.0%.

25.8%

  • asian 27.8% 10 students
  • African American 13.3% 2 students
  • white 27.9% 184 students
  • unknown 21.4% 9 students
  • hispanic 18.5% 32 students
  • International Students 25.0% 15 students
  • Mixed Race 26.8% 11 students

Service Offerings

Front Range Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Front Range Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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