Frederick Community College is a public two-year college in Frederick, MD, offering associate degrees, certificates, and transfer paths with an urban campus setting, with about 4,203 undergraduates, typical net price of $9,465 after grants, first-year retention of 65.9%, about 37.4% of students graduating within three years, and median earnings of $38,093 six years after enrollment.

Key facts for Frederick Community College

Tuition (in-state)
$3,849
Tuition (out-of-state)
$10,042
Total cost of attendance
$14,798
Average net price
$9,465
Acceptance rate
Not reported
Total enrollment
4,203
Graduation rate
37.4%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry
$38,093

Key rankings for Frederick Community College

Where Frederick Community College ranks among two-year colleges nationwide on selected cost and outcome measures. Rank 1 is best on that measure (lowest cost or debt; highest earnings, retention, or graduation). These are single-measure standings, not Best Universities list placement.

#361 of 667

Net Price

#162 of 651

Earnings

#281 of 630

Retention

#289 of 635

Graduation

#70 of 550

Debt

What stands out at Frederick Community College

Frederick Community College in Frederick, MD is a two-year college.

  • Small city
  • 4,203 undergraduates
Average net price$9,465
Pell Grant recipient share16.4%
Graduation rate37.4%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$38,093
First-year retention65.9%

Both average net price after aid and six-year earnings register above national medians for similar schools, consistent with a higher cost that is paired with stronger early-career pay in this data.

First-year retention and graduation both track at or above national benchmarks for similar schools, suggesting relatively steady progress for students who start here.

Best Universities methodology explains how grades and ranked-list placements are calculated.

Student measures: Cost, completion, earnings, retention, and debt.

Institution context: Enrollment, demographics, faculty, setting, and admissions.

At a glance

Cost, outcomes & access at Frederick Community College

Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.

Net Price and Earnings

Average net price (after aid)
$9,465
Median earnings 6 years after entry
$38,093

Retention and Graduation

First-year retention
65.9%
Graduation rate (within 3 years)
37.4%

Acceptance and Pell Grant Share

Acceptance rate
Not reported
Undergraduate Pell recipient share
16.4%
Total cost and tuition

Annual figures on one dollar scale, so bar lengths are comparable within this chart. Total cost of attendance covers tuition, fees, and living costs. Listed tuition is the price before aid; average net price is what students paid after grants and scholarships.

Total cost of attendance$14,798
Listed tuition (in-state)$3,849
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$10,042
Average net price (after aid)$9,465

In-state tuition is below the national median of $5,040 for similar two-year colleges, while out-of-state tuition is above the national median of $9,866.

Average net price by family income

Average net price by family income for full-time, first-time undergraduates.

$0–$30k$6,640
$30k–$48k$7,893
$48k–$75k$9,519
$75k–$110k$12,341
$110k+$13,919

How Frederick Community College compares

Figures are for two-year colleges. State, region, and national columns use the middle value (median) for similar schools; retention uses averages for region and nation. Region shown: Mid East (region 2).

This school vs state, regional, and national benchmarks

Net price

This school$9,465
State (MD)$9,231
Region$9,844
National$9,023

Earnings, 6 years

This school$38,093
State (MD)$37,005
Region$35,899
National$34,495

Retention

This school65.9%
State (MD)66.3%
Region64.8%
National64.2%

Graduation

This school37.4%
State (MD)33.5%
Region33.8%
National35.6%

Median debt

This school$8,150
State (MD)$10,458
Region$11,750
National$11,000

Swipe sideways to compare state, region, and national figures.

Measure This school State (MD) Region Nation
Net price$9,465Above national median$9,231$9,844$9,023
Earnings, 6 years$38,093Above national median$37,005$35,899$34,495
Retention65.9%Above national median66.3%64.8%64.2%
Graduation37.4%Above national median33.5%33.8%35.6%
Acceptance rateNot reportedNot reported81.7%82.8%
Pell share16.4%Below national median26.8%34.5%31.7%
Median debt$8,150Below national median$10,458$11,750$11,000
3-year cohort default rate0.0%About the same0.0%0.0%0.0%

Recent 3-year cohort default rates are near zero because of the federal student loan payment pause and are not useful for school-to-school comparison.

Campus & institution details for Frederick Community College

Campus settingSmall city
Student–faculty ratio20:1
Full-time faculty25.4%
Avg monthly faculty salary$7,936

Share of undergraduates in each group. Gender and race or ethnicity are reported separately, so each set totals about 100%.

Women55.5%
Men44.5%
Black or African American17.7%
Hispanic / Latino20.1%
White47.9%
Asian5.0%
Two or more races6.9%
International students2.3%

Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.

Frequently asked questions about Frederick Community College

Common questions about Frederick Community College, answered with Best Universities cost and outcome figures. For how we rank schools, use the methodology link in the header; for deadlines and aid, rely on the college’s official site.

Where is Frederick Community College located?

Frederick Community College is located in Frederick, MD. If the college has more than one campus, confirm addresses and program locations on the school's official site or with the admissions office.

What kind of school is Frederick Community College?

Frederick Community College is a public two-year college. Best Universities compares it with similar community colleges for ranking and benchmark purposes.

How much does it cost to attend Frederick Community College (tuition and net price)?

Listed sticker tuition is $3,849 for in-state students and $10,042 for out-of-state students. Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $9,465. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.

What is Frederick Community College's acceptance rate?

An overall acceptance rate is not shown for Frederick Community College. That is common for open-admission colleges, specialized institutions, or when figures are suppressed. Contact admissions for program-specific requirements.

How large is Frederick Community College's undergraduate student body?

Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,203. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.

What are completion and earnings outcomes for Frederick Community College?

Median earnings six years after entry at Frederick Community College are roughly $38,093. Outcomes vary widely by major, occupation, and region. About 37.4% of students graduate on time or soon after. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.

How does Best Universities rank Frederick Community College?

Among similar schools nationwide, Frederick Community College stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#361 of 667); Median earnings, 6 years after entry (#162 of 651); First-year retention (#281 of 630); Graduation rate (#289 of 635); Median loan debt (#70 of 550). Those are single-measure ranks, not a single overall list place. See the methodology page for how Best Universities builds ranked lists.

Where should I go for admissions and official information about Frederick Community College?

For application deadlines, requirements, campus visits, and program lists, use Frederick Community College’s official website. Best Universities publishes cost and outcome figures for comparison; it does not replace the institution’s admissions or financial aid office.

All figures for Frederick Community College Expand to view

A fuller table of the figures Best Universities uses for this school. Useful if you are double-checking a number.

All figures for Frederick Community College
FieldValue
InstitutionFrederick Community College
Official websitehttps://www.frederick.edu/
City, stateFrederick, MD
School typeTwo-year college
Undergraduate enrollment4,203
Listed tuition (in-state)$3,849
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$10,042
Listed tuition (generic)$3,849
Total cost of attendance$14,798
Room and board (on campus)Not reported
Average net price$9,465
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$38,093
Median earnings, 8 years after entry$41,355
Median earnings, 10 years after entry$46,449
Median loan debt$8,150
3-year cohort default rate0.0%
First-year retention65.9%
Graduation rate (4-year programs)Not reported
Graduation rate (shorter programs)37.4%
Acceptance rateNot reported
SAT averageNot reported
ACT averageNot reported
Pell Grant share16.4%
Share with federal loans7.6%
Part-time enrollment share59.5%
Campus settingSmall city
Student–faculty ratio20
Avg monthly faculty salary$7,936
Full-time faculty share25.4%
Online onlyNo
HBCUNo
SAT midpoint, MathNot reported
SAT midpoint, Reading & WritingNot reported
Share of undergraduates, women55.5%
Share of undergraduates, men44.5%
Share of undergraduates, Black17.7%
Share of undergraduates, Hispanic20.1%
Share of undergraduates, White47.9%
Share of undergraduates, Asian5.0%
Share of undergraduates, two or more races6.9%
Share of undergraduates, international2.3%
Net price, family income $0–30k$6,640
Net price, family income $30–48k$7,893
Net price, family income $48–75k$9,519
Net price, family income $75–110k$12,341
Net price, family income $110k+$13,919

Sources for Frederick Community College

Figures from the same school data Best Universities uses for rankings. Shortlist with them, then verify on the college’s official site.