Frederick Community College

Frederick Community College is a public, state school in a small town setting in Frederick, Maryland. Frederick Community College was founded in 1957 and now enrolls around 6,220 students a year, including 6,220 undergrads.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Frederick Community College! Love music or performing? Perform with one of Frederick Community College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Frederick Community College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Frederick Community College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Frederick Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Frederick Community College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Frederick Community College on the Student Life page.

Is Frederick Community College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a clearer idea of what Frederick Community College offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Frederick Community College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Frederick Community College, around 46% come back their sophomore year. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Frederick Community College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Frederick Community College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Frederick Community College's endowment was valued at $13.8 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $8,195 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Frederick Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Frederick Community College. Based on this information, how does Frederick Community College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Frederick Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Frederick Community College Located?

Frederick Community College is located in the small town setting of Frederick, Maryland, less than an hour from Baltimore and Washington and DC.

If you want to see Frederick Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Route 15 to Frederick, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Frederick Community College and Frederick are like without leaving home.

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