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The main campus of Frederick Community College is in Frederick, Maryland (a small city). The school is a public school. Frederick Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to business and management and liberal arts.
Frederick Community College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, Frederick Community College had 4,822 enrolled students.
Student athletes at the school belong to the Other for major sports. Frederick Community College takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Frederick Community College prepares students to meet the challenges of a diverse, global society through quality, accessible, innovative, lifelong learning. We are a student-centered, community focused college FCC offers degrees, certificates, and programs for workforce preparation, transfer, and personal enrichment to enhance the quality of life and economic vitality of our region."
More complete details are provided below.
Frederick Community College
7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
General Phone: (301) 846-2400
Admissions Phone: (301) 846-2430
Financial Aid Phone: (301) 846-2481
http://www.frederick.edu
Frederick Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 238 | liberal arts and humanities, liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 103 | business management, MIS, business, accounting technology, banking |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 72 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 40 | criminal justice and police |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 29 | surgical tech, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech |
| Education And Teaching | 15 | early childhood education, education, education of hearing impaired |
| Law | 14 | legal assistant |
| Hospitality | 7 | hospitality management |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 4 | commercial art |
| Media | 4 | radio and TV tech |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | drafting, electronics tech |
| Family And Social Work | 4 | child care management |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 3 | chef training |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer and info science |
| Mechanics And Repair | 2 | aircraft powerplant tech |
| Construction Trades | 1 | building inspection and management |
Number of programs and degrees for Frederick Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 474 | 23 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 69 | 16 |
In 2005, Frederick Community College had a total enrollment of 4,822 students (2,851 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 94% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 12 % |
| Part-Time | 7 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Frederick, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (301) 846-2430
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,772 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,380 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Frederick Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 207100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (301) 846-2481
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 32 | 47 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $53,572 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $61,169 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $69,286 | 9 | $71,294 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $67,640 | 11 | $62,809 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 26 | $50,623 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $66,603 | 46 | $57,581 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Other |
| Baseball | Other |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 127 | 98 | 225 |
| Baseball | 53 | 0 | 53 |
| Basketball | 28 | 19 | 47 |
| All Other Sports | 46 | 79 | 125 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Frederick Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers athletic scholarships
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