Public Institution Fairfield, IL
Frontier Community College
College
Frontier Community College is a public smaller institution in Fairfield, IL with a town campus setting, with about 292 undergraduates, typical net price of $10,611 after grants, a graduation rate of about 53.3%, and median earnings of $34,213 six years after enrollment.
Key facts for Frontier Community College
Key rankings for Frontier Community College
Where Frontier Community College ranks among all institutions in the dataset (mixed types) 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.
#653 of 2,710
Net Price
#1,080 of 2,883
Earnings
#1,933 of 2,747
Graduation
#341 of 2,514
Debt
What stands out at Frontier Community College
Frontier Community College in Fairfield, IL is a college.
- Remote town
- 292 undergraduates
Key figures
What stands out
Average net price after aid and six-year earnings sit on different sides of national medians for similar schools; read them together, not as a single score. Major choice and geography move earnings a lot.
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 Frontier Community College
Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.
Net Price and Earnings
Retention and Graduation
Acceptance and Pell Grant Share
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.
How Frontier Community College compares
Figures are for all institutions in the dataset (mixed types). State, region, and national columns use the middle value (median) for similar schools; retention uses averages for region and nation. Region shown: Great Lakes (region 3).
Swipe sideways to compare state, region, and national figures.
| Measure | This school | State (IL) | Region | Nation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net price | $10,611Below national median | $15,198 | $17,500 | $17,258 |
| Earnings, 6 years | $34,213Below national median | $34,853 | $35,295 | $35,678 |
| Retention | Not reported | 71.9% | 72.1% | 72.9% |
| Graduation | 53.3%Below national median | 58.3% | 59.3% | 58.2% |
| Acceptance rate | Not reported | 77.3% | 79.5% | 77.8% |
| Pell share | 7.6%Below national median | 38.8% | 36.6% | 39.9% |
| Median debt | $6,500Below national median | $11,425 | $13,796 | $13,621 |
| 3-year cohort default rate | Not reported | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Campus & institution details for Frontier Community College
Campus overview
Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.
Frequently asked questions about Frontier Community College
Common questions about Frontier 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 Frontier Community College located?
Frontier Community College is located in Fairfield, IL. 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 Frontier Community College?
Frontier Community College is a college. Best Universities groups similar schools this way so you can compare them fairly. Confirm program level (undergraduate vs graduate) on the college's site.
How much does it cost to attend Frontier Community College (tuition and net price)?
Listed sticker tuition is $4,390 for in-state students and $12,340 for out-of-state students. Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $10,611. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.
What is Frontier Community College's acceptance rate?
An overall acceptance rate is not shown for Frontier 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 Frontier Community College's undergraduate student body?
Undergraduate enrollment is about 292. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.
What are completion and earnings outcomes for Frontier Community College?
Median earnings six years after entry at Frontier Community College are roughly $34,213. Outcomes vary widely by major, occupation, and region. About 53.3% of students graduate on time or soon after. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.
How does Best Universities rank Frontier Community College?
Among similar schools nationwide, Frontier Community College stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#653 of 2,710); Median earnings, 6 years after entry (#1,080 of 2,883); Graduation rate (#1,933 of 2,747); Median loan debt (#341 of 2,514). 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 Frontier Community College?
Search for Frontier Community College's official .edu site for applications, costs, and contacts. Best Universities figures are for comparison only, not a substitute for the college's own materials.
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | Frontier Community College |
| Official website | Not reported |
| City, state | Fairfield, IL |
| School type | College |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 292 |
| Listed tuition (in-state) | $4,390 |
| Listed tuition (out-of-state) | $12,340 |
| Listed tuition (generic) | $4,390 |
| Total cost of attendance | Not reported |
| Room and board (on campus) | Not reported |
| Average net price | $10,611 |
| Median earnings, 6 years after entry | $34,213 |
| Median earnings, 8 years after entry | $37,267 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $37,533 |
| Median loan debt | $6,500 |
| 3-year cohort default rate | Not reported |
| First-year retention | Not reported |
| Graduation rate (4-year programs) | Not reported |
| Graduation rate (shorter programs) | 53.3% |
| Acceptance rate | Not reported |
| SAT average | Not reported |
| ACT average | Not reported |
| Pell Grant share | 7.6% |
| Share with federal loans | 1.3% |
| Part-time enrollment share | Not reported |
| Campus setting | Remote town |
| Student–faculty ratio | Not reported |
| Avg monthly faculty salary | Not reported |
| Full-time faculty share | Not reported |
| Online only | Not reported |
| HBCU | Not reported |
| SAT midpoint, Math | Not reported |
| SAT midpoint, Reading & Writing | Not reported |
| Share of undergraduates, women | Not reported |
| Share of undergraduates, men | 40.1% |
| Share of undergraduates, Black | Not reported |
| Share of undergraduates, Hispanic | Not reported |
| Share of undergraduates, White | Not reported |
| Share of undergraduates, Asian | Not reported |
| Share of undergraduates, two or more races | Not reported |
| Share of undergraduates, international | Not reported |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | Not reported |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | Not reported |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | Not reported |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | Not reported |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | Not reported |
Sources for Frontier Community College
- About the federal data. U.S. Department of Education figures used for institutional characteristics, cost, admissions, enrollment, student outcomes, debt, and earnings on this page.
- Best Universities methodology. How grades and rankings are calculated.
Figures from the same school data Best Universities uses for rankings. Shortlist with them, then verify on the college’s official site.