- Front Range Community College, the largest community college in Colorado, is a comprehensive, two-year, state-supported community college. Our students are recent high school graduates intending to earn technical certificates or Associate of Applied Science degrees for career. They are young adults intending to earn associate degrees and transfer to four-year schools. They are adult learners with career changes in mind. They are students of all ages pursuing their special interests. And they are the employees of business and industry, learning new skills.
School Highlights
Front Range Community College serves 21,970 students (22% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the state community college average of 35:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 51%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 21,970 students
- In-state tuition: $3,365
- Out-state tuition: $12,693
- Student-teacher ratio: 40:1
- Minority enrollment: 42%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Front Range Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 549 teachers has declined by 44% over five years.
Front Range Community College
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Year Founded
1968
Total Faculty
549 staff
56 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Student Body
The student population of Front Range Community College has grown by 17% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 40:1 has increased from 20:1 over five years.
The Front Range Community College diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
21,970 students
2,084 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
35:1
# Full-Time Students
4,815 students
671 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
17,155 students
1,413 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
21,970 students
1,072 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,815 students
641 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
17,155 students
1,327 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
25%
26%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
2%
8%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
58%
49%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.68
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
26%
46.42%
Showing 2008–2019. View full 13-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
27%
27%
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$50,752
$44,191
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,365 is less than the state average of $3,712. The in-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,693 is more than the state average of $10,526. The out-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,365
$3,712
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,693
$10,526
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
56%
82%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$10,981
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,000
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Our curriculum prepares vocational, academic, and business-oriented students to succeed in a highly competitive, global economy by focusing on quality, innovation, technology, self initiative, and problem solving. Located near the crossroads of Adams, Boulder, Broomfield, and Jefferson counties at the start of the U.S. 36 technology corridor, FRCC-Westminster blends up-to-date technology with an old-fashioned commitment to personal attention and small class size. The area is a prime target for industry expansion and relocation. Students may choose from about a hundred career/technical certificates, degrees, and degree emphases. The Nursing and Interpreter Preparation programs have received Programs of Excellence Awards from the Colorado Commission on Higher Education. The City of Westminster collaborated with FRCC in creating College Hill Library, a joint-use library for college and community alike. The spacious Campus Center serves students as well as community organizations. Front Range Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Front Range Community College cost?
Front Range Community College's tuition is approximately $3,365 for In-State students and $12,693 for Out-State students.
What is Front Range Community College's ranking?
Front Range Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Colorado for: Largest student body.
In what neighborhood is Front Range Community College located?
Front Range Community College is located in the North Central Westminster neighborhood of Westminster, CO.
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