School Overview
Front Range Community College is the largest two-year community college in the state of Colorado. Also known as FRCC, the school operates campuses throughout the state, including in Fort Collins, Longmont, Brighton, Westminster and Larimer, home to the school’s technology center.
FRCC transfers more students to Colorado State University and the University of Colorado Boulder than any other institution.
The school began in 1968 as the North Campus of the Community College of Denver. In 1984 the school adopted its current name and the following year it became an independent institution.
Front Range Community College is accredited by the North Central Association of College and Schools.
General Information
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Admission Office 3645 West 112th Avenue Westminster, CO 80031 (303) 404-5414 Fax: (303) 404-5150 Contact: Yolonda Espinoza Registrar |
Main Address 3645 West 112th Avenue Westminster, CO 80031 (303) 404-5000 www.frontrange.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 15,270 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,726 Degree-seeking undergrads: 12,583 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Admissions Policies/Requirements
Not reported |
College Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Horticultural Services A,C Arts, Visual & Performing Interior Design A Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting Technology A,C Communications Technologies Animation/Special Effects A,C Computer & Information Sciences Information Sciences/Systems C Construction Trades Masonry/Tile Setting A,C Education Teacher Assistance C Engineering Technologies Architectural Engineering Technology A,C Family & Consumer Sciences Child Care Management A,C Foreign Language & Literature Sign Language Interpretation A Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Dental Assistance C Law & Legal Studies Paralegal/Legal Assistance C Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies A Mechanic & Repair Technologies Automotive Technology A,C Natural Resources & Conservation Wildlife/Wilderness Management A,C Physical Sciences Physical Sciences – General A Precision Production Trades Machine Shop Technology A,C Science Technologies Applied technology A |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Front Range Community College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (303) 404-5000 |
| Website: | www.frontrange.edu |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://www.frontrange.edu/Prospective-Students/Apply-Now.aspx |
| Address: | 3645 W 112th Ave, Westminster, CO 80031 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Large |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 18,880 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 18 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 13,131 (70% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $3,986 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $15,074 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 69% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $6,324 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Front Range Community College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Front Range Community College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 2 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 5 | 3 | |||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 4 | 2 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 2 | |||
| Education | 3 | 1 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 7 | 4 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 16 | 7 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | 1 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 3 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 1 | 1 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 1 | |||
| Precision Production | 4 | 1 | |||
| Science Technologies/Technicians | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 53 | 32 |
* Based on programs that produced 2018-2019 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Front Range Community College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
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| In-state | $3,986 |
| Out-of-state | $15,074 |
| Books and supplies | $1,800 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2017-2018
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 736 | 69% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 582 | 55% | $6,324 |
| Student loan aid | 323 | 30% | $5,148 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 6,379 | 33% | $6,178 |
| Federal student loans | 4,449 | 23% | $5,896 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Front Range Community College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Front Range Community College students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Front Range Community College Enrollment, Fall 2019
| Total Enrollment | 18,880 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 18,880 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Front Range Community College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETT) - Dietetic Technician Program
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
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