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Frederick Community College was established in 1857 as an evening school. The college is located in the foothills of the Catoctin Mountains in central Maryland. There are more than 70 degree programs and certificate courses that the college offers its students. FCC enrolls more than 15,000 students on an annual basis.
The students at FCC are involved in a range of organizations and clubs, including Anime Club, Ceramics Club and Black Student Union. The FCC Commuter is the student-run newspaper of the school. The creative arts magazine, Tuscarora Review, is organized and published by the students of FCC.
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Campus Location7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702-2964
USA
Main Tel: (301) 846-2400
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Frederick Community College HighlightsWhere Frederick Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in business and management and liberal arts.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 550 | 29 | | 1-2 year certificate | 104 | 35 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Frederick Community College was 5,152 in 2007 (3,020 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,957 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,637 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid: Frederick Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 88 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
Frederick Community College AthleticsFrederick Community College is in the Other for major sports. Frederick Community College offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 23 male students received the aid (men were 66% of those receiving aid) and 12 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 34% of students receiving such aid) .
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (149 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business Statistics
- Business/Commerce
- Management Information Systems and Services
- Management Information Systems
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (4 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (2 awarded) - Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
- Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (1 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (10 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
- Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (3 awarded) - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Computer Software Technology/Technician
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (30 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
- Public Administration
HOSPITALITY (3 awarded) - Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LAW (13 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (274 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (2 awarded) - Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
MEDIA (0 awarded) - Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded) - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (53 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (80 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (3 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (0 awarded) - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (20 awarded) - Corrections and Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
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