Frontier Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	36 to 1
Students retention rate	63%
On-time graduation rate	62%

Located in Fairfield, Illinois, Frontier Community College 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 Frontier 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.

The student retention rate of 63% at Frontier Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

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In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,056

Cost of attendance at Frontier Community College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

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Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,082

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at Frontier Community College received on average $5,982 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.

$5,982

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	59	48%	$5,112	$301,595
Other Federal Grant	67	54%	$5,791	$387,995
State Grant/Scholarships	29	23%	$1,236	$35,854
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	95	77%	$3,031	$287,962
Total Grant & Scholarships	119	96%	$5,982	$711,811

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Frontier Community College students who enrolled in 2018 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 Frontier Community College students is 62.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 73.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 55.7%.

62.0%

African American 28.6% 2 students
white 69.3% 61 students
hispanic 40.0% 4 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Frontier 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

Frontier 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

Veteran Services

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

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