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Front Range Community College is in Westminster, Colorado. Westminster is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Front Range Community College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include nursing and emergency medicine.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 14,957 students study at Front Range Community College (in 2005). Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"At Front Range Community College, we enrich lives through learning."
More complete details are provided below.
Front Range Community College
3645 W 112th Ave
Westminster, CO 80031
General Phone: (303) 466-8811
Admissions Phone: (303) 404-5540
Financial Aid Phone: (303) 404-5250
http://www.frontrange.edu
Front Range Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 1,566 | nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 623 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, liberal arts and humanities, sign language translation, American Sign Language courses |
| Business And Management | 154 | MIS, accounting technology, business management |
| Engineering Technician | 87 | drafting, architectural engineering tech, electronics tech, HVAC tech, laser/optical tech |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 63 | pharmacy tech, dental assistant, veterinary assistant |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 50 | applied horticulture |
| Medical Adminstration | 44 | medical office assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 44 | automobile mechanics |
| Family And Social Work | 38 | child care management |
| Office And Administration | 33 | office management, administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 20 | machine shop assistant, welding |
| Law | 17 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | information science, computer services management |
| Media | 16 | animation and special effects |
| Education And Teaching | 13 | ESL instruction |
| Hospitality | 5 | hospitality management |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | dietitian assistant |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 1 | science tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Front Range Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1,371 | 22 |
| Associate's degree | 1,081 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 342 | 11 |
In 2005, Front Range Community College had a total enrollment of 14,957 students (8,442 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Westminster, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (303) 404-5540
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,106 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,644 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,306 |
Financial Aid:
Front Range Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 793300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (303) 404-5250
Front Range Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 58 | 100 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 66 | $40,864 | 108 | $41,633 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 66 | $40,864 | 108 | $41,633 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American Sign Language, Other
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietitian Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Front Range Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (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 Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army)
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