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Frontier is in Fairfield, Illinois. Fairfield is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Frontier issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include science, office and administration, engineering technician, and 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 2,164 students study at Frontier (in 2005). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges District 529 is to provide excellence in teaching, learning, public service, and economic development."
More complete details are provided below.
Frontier Community College
Frontier Dr
Fairfield, IL 62837
http://www.iecc.edu/fcc
Frontier awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 78 | nursing assistant, EMT ambulance attendant |
| Engineering Technician | 27 | quality control tech |
| Liberal Arts | 24 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Office And Administration | 15 | office data entry, administrative assistant |
| Science | 14 | biological and physical sciences |
| Mechanics And Repair | 7 | automobile mechanics, computer repair |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 3 | fire-fighting |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 3 | mental health services tech |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | teacher aide |
Number of programs and degrees for Frontier in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 102 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 60 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 10 | 3 |
In 2005, Frontier had a total enrollment of 2,164 students (892 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 34% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 5% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 96% |
| Indiana | 4% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 33 % |
| Part-Time | 22 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Fairfield, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,014 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,420 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Frontier participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2074400)
Frontier has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1 | 2 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 1 | 1 |
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 | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $43,944 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $43,944 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Quality Control Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Frontier Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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