Frederick Community College
Frederick Community College (FCC) is located in Frederick, Maryland. FCC was established back in 1957. This school is dedicated to helping students to move forward in their lives. It provides students with various academic programs that can enrich their lives while opening up new career prospects. FCC has more than 85 degree programs and continuing education programs. It currently serves over 6,000 students and offers them all a safe college experience. The campus has on-site security that looks after the grounds 24/7. Students will be able to enjoy a smooth college experience while pursuing associate degrees, certificates, and diplomas.
FCC has a very thorough Associate's degree in nursing program. This program is designed to prepare students to give patients the best possible care in all medical environments. This school offers both daytime courses and night courses for students as a convenience. There is also a transition to RN program for LPNs, Army Medics, Paramedics, Navy Corpsmen, and Air Force Technicians. Students will be able to take advantage of several partnership agreements to transfer credits over to a bachelor degree program at a larger four-year school, as well.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students6,220 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate67% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 56 |
| Certificate | 0 | 0 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 4 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 50 miles radius of Frederick Community College
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Hagerstown Community College
18 miles away |
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Carroll Community College
23 miles away |
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Montgomery College
28 miles away |
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Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
31 miles away |
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Howard Community College
33 miles away |
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Everest College - McLean
37 miles away |
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Baltimore City Community College
41 miles away |
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Northern Virginia Community College
44 miles away |
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Prince George's Community College
50 miles away |
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Community College of Baltimore County
50 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1971 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 02/01/2005 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $120/credit | |
| In State Students | $262/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $355/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $5,400 | $11,790 | $15,975 |
| ADN | 70 | $8,400 | $18,340 | $24,850 |
| BSN | 125 | $15,000 | $32,750 | $44,375 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 45% of Frederick Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 25% | $4,685 |
| Other Federal Grant | 4% | $400 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 10% | $1,273 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 15% | $1,090 |
| Federal Student Loans | 14% | $5,095 |
| Private Loans | -- | $6,500 |
$7,250
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,079 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$5,622 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$8,501 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$10,671 |
| Over $110,000$10,956 |
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Student Population
6,220
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,483
Women
2,737
Men
33%
Full-time
67%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
64% |
|
Black/African American |
13% |
|
Hispanic |
12% |
|
Asian |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
5% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Maryland state board of nursing.
