From its Kids on Campus program to the Institute for Learning in Retirement, Frederick Community College provides programs for students of all ages. FCC offers certificates and degrees in programs that prepare students to immediately enter the workforce or transfer to major universities to complete a Bachelor’s degree. The curriculum at Frederick includes courses in Television Production, Nursing, Emergency Management, Criminal Justices and much more. Each year, FCC hosts several cultural events from theater productions to free concerts and art shows. Frederick’s Black Student Union provides support for students of color. BSU assists students with any services that the college may not provide. Frederick Community College’s mission is to improve the quality of life of its region. FCC fulfills this mission by making education accessible and preparing students to meet the demands of today’s workforce.
Location: Frederick, MD
Type of Institution: Two-year, community college
Tuition and Fees (per semester)
• In-State: $1,903.25
• Out-of-State: $4,993.25
Size: 6,000+ students
Percentage of African-American Students: 13%
Percentage of Men: 41%
Percentage of Women: 59%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Degrees Offered: Certificate, Associate’s
Colleges/Schools: Allied Health and Wellness; Communications, Humanities and Arts; Computing and Business Technology; English; Science; Social Science; Mathematics
Housing: Housing not provided
Groups/Organizations:
• African-American Greek: N/A
• Others: Black Student Union
City Life: About one hour from Baltimore, MD, museums, art galleries, fishing, ghost tours, dining, shopping, shows and concerts, cruises, LGBT-friendly (Mount Vernon neighborhood has numerous LGBT-owned businesses and organizations and is home to HonFest and Miss Gay Maryland Pageant), professional sports: NFL (Baltimore Ravens), MLB (Baltimore Orioles)
Website: http://www.frederick.edu/index.aspx
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/frederickcommunitycollege
Twitter: http://twitter.com/frederickcc
