Front Range Community College
Front Range Community College (FRCC) is a two-year institution that is located in Westminster, Colorado. FRCC was established in 1968 and is a school that has become a large part of the community over time. The heritage of the school can be traced all the way back to the founding of the State Board for Community Colleges, making it one of the oldest community colleges in the state. This school offers students a great number of educational opportunities. Students can earn many different degrees and certificates by attending this institution. The college is also fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The nursing department of FRCC is very good and offers students a high rate of success. There are two different paths that students can follow at this nursing department. The registered nursing AAS program is the most popular and the LPN-ADN bridge program is also available. Other programs include the nurse aid program and the practical nursing program. The mission of all of the nursing programs is to provide an excellent education for the students that will prepare them for professional careers. Students will enjoy a higher rate of success when taking NCLEX exams after going through this school. The program is fully approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing and is also accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students19,259 |
Student to Faculty Ratio20:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate59% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
Associate's degree | 10 | 128 |
Certificate | 28 | 246 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1975 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 02/01/2011 - Current |
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 10/01/2009 - Current |
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 10/01/2010 - Current |
Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 10/01/2010 - 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 | $145/credit | |
In State Students | $145/credit | |
Out of State Students | $598/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 | $6,525 | $6,525 | $26,910 |
ADN | 70 | $10,150 | $10,150 | $41,860 |
BSN | 125 | $18,125 | $18,125 | $74,750 |
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, 65% of Front Range 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 | 40% | $4,791 |
Other Federal Grant | 2% | $2,458 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 39% | $2,344 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 6% | $1,984 |
Federal Student Loans | 29% | $5,076 |
Private Loans | 1% | $7,406 |
$7,582
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$6,161 |
$30,001 to $48,000$7,195 |
$48,001 to $75,000$9,687 |
$75,001 to $110,000$13,057 |
Over $110,000$13,748 |
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Student Population
19,259
Undergrads
0
Graduates
10,788
Women
8,471
Men
28%
Full-time
72%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
64% |
Hispanic |
19% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Asian |
3% |
Non-resident alien |
2% |
Black/African American |
2% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Colorado state board of nursing.