Frederick Community College

Frederick Community College Overview

Frederick Community College is a public, state school in the small town setting of Frederick, Maryland. Frederick Community College was founded in 1957 and the school now enrolls around 6,220 students a year, which includes 6,220 undergraduate students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Frederick Community College!

Are you interested in music or performing? At Frederick Community College you can perform with one of the university's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Frederick Community College students can write for the campus newspaperor 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.

Is Frederick Community College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a better idea of what Frederick Community College offers and if the college could be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Frederick Community College

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

Around 46% of students who start at Frederick Community College return for their second year of college. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Frederick Community College Graduates

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Frederick Community College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Frederick Community College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

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.

As of 2022, the total market value of Frederick Community College's endowment was $13.8 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $8,195 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Frederick Community College

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

For information on Frederick Community College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Frederick Community College.

Based on this information, how does Frederick Community College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! 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, in the suburbs of Baltimore and Washington and DC.

If you are interested in seeing 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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