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Front Range Community College, or FRCC, was founded in 1968 as the North Campus of the Community College of Denver. The college adopted its present name in 1984 and became an autonomous college in 1985. Apart from its Westminster Campus, FRCC also has campuses in Boulder County and Larimer. In addition, it offers a learning center in Brighton.
FRCC has several degree and certificates programs and is organized into many academic departments. Some of these departments are computer information system and technology, foreign languages, social and behavioral sciences, business, information systems and technology, and communications and mass media. The college also offers scholarships such as the Baccalaureate Bound Scholarship, Colorado Centennial Scholars, and Daniels Scholarships.
Some of the student clubs and organizations of FRCC are the Chess Club, Nursing Leaders Organization, Student Government Association, Video Game Club, Environmental Club, and Comic Book Club.
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Campus Location3645 W 112th Ave
Westminster, CO 80031
USA
Main Tel: (303) 466-8811
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Front Range Community College HighlightsWhere Front Range Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine and medical adminstration.
- Large number of students.
- High male/female ratio.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| < 1 year certificate | 1,089 | 25 | | Associate | 1,011 | 26 | | 1-2 year certificate | 242 | 11 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Front Range Community College was 15,270 in 2007 (8,776 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. 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 | $ 2,171 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,603 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,698 |
Financial Aid: Front Range 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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| With tenure | | 118 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 58 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 20 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (114 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Management Information Systems
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (16 awarded) - Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (11 awarded) - Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (1 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (39 awarded) - Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (56 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (68 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY (10 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (36 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
LAW (11 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (605 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (30 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA (18 awarded) - Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (51 awarded) - Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (65 awarded) - Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (1,156 awarded) - 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 (7 awarded) - Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems
- Dietitian Assistant
- Homeopathic Medicine/Homeopathy
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (34 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES (14 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Welding Technology/Welder
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