FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (FRCC)
- 3645 W 112th Ave
- Westminster, CO 80031
- OPEID College Code: 00793300
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- General Phone: (303) 404-5000
- President: Andy Dorsey
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 18,713
- College Alias: FRCC
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About
Front Range Community College, located in Westminster, Colorado, is the first and largest community college established by the State Board of Community Colleges and Occupational Education. Originally the north campus of the Community College of Denver, in 1968 the campus was renamed and established as a separate entity by the state board. Over the years the school has expanded its campus, classes and service. FRCC became one of the first schools in Colorado to offer online education. Enrollment has grown very quickly requiring FRCC to expand the campus and open satellite locations in nearby area.
Academics
Front Range Community College offers individuals a variety of programs that range from assicate transfer degrees to career certificates. Students will enroll in the programs that best suit their needs and goals, FRCC will assist in determining which path is right for the individual student be it transferring to a four year institution or entering to a vocation/occupational program and learning the skills needed to operate effectively in that field.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
FRCC maintains an open enrollment policy that guarantees entry into the college as long as the student is at least 17 years of age. Applications can be completed online or printed then the submitted via mail to the school. Financial Aid is available to eligible students. To begin the process of determining eligibility students should visit the financial aid office and meet with a counselor.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution
- ROTC Army
- Website
- www.frontrange.edu
- Mission Statement
- At Front Range Community College, we enrich lives through learning.
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Large Two-Year
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- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 48%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 31% | 25% | 24% | 3% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,572 | $3,465 | $1,388 | $1,261 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 11.3% | 10.1% | 7.8% |
| Number in Default | 246 | 219 | 179 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,165 | 2,167 | 2,293 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $2,338 | $2,227 | $2,171 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,338 | $2,227 | $2,171 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,325 | $8,478 | $8,603 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,749 | $1,749 | $1,698 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,478 | $8,478 | $8,091 |
| Other Expenses | $4,698 | $4,374 | $4,212 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $9,252 | $4,374 | $8,055 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $4,087 | $3,976 | $3,869 |
| In-State | $4,087 | $3,976 | $3,869 |
| Out of State | $11,074 | $10,227 | $10,301 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $17,263 | $16,828 | $16,172 |
| In-State | $17,263 | $16,828 | $16,172 |
| Out of State | $24,250 | $23,079 | $22,604 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $13,339 | $12,310 | $11,924 |
| In-State | $13,339 | $12,310 | $11,924 |
| Out of State | $20,326 | $18,561 | $18,356 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 18,713 Undergraduate: 18,713
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 8,059 Female: 10,654
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 8,059 Female: 10,654
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 6,905 Part-Time: 11,808
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,905 Part-Time: 11,808
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 214 | 1% |
| American Indian | 201 | 1% |
| Black | 295 | 2% |
| Asian | 779 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2,251 | 12% |
| White | 13,841 | 74% |
| Unknown | 1,132 | 6% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 921 | 5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,840 | 21% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,384 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,906 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,809 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,632 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,056 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,375 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 763 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 27 | 0.1% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,435 | 541 | 894 |
| Faculty Status | 211 | 204 | 7 |
| Tenured Faculty | 123 | 121 | 2 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,067 | 204 | 863 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,067 | 204 | 863 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 24 | 24 | - |
| Other Professionals | 35 | 35 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 309 | 278 | 31 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 91 | 84 | 7 |
| Skilled Crafts | 11 | 11 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 42 | 41 | 1 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,350 (204) | $49,409 (84) | $49,309 (120) |
| Professor | $49,350 (204) | $49,409 (84) | $49,309 (120) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,350 (204) | $49,409 (84) | $49,309 (120) |
| Professor | $49,350 (204) | $49,409 (84) | $49,309 (120) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 59%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 46%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 19% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 15% |
| Female | 22% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 12% |
| American Indian | 10% |
| Black | 14% |
| Asian | 10% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| White | 19% |
| Unknown | 22% |
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