- 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 (2026)
- Enrollment: 21,970 students
- In-state tuition: $3,365
- Out-state tuition: $12,693
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- 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
0
Institution Level
Four or more years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
549 staff
56 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
26
School Calendar
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 more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
21,970 students
2,084 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
35:1
# Full-Time Students
4,815 students
671 students
# Part-Time Students
17,155 students
1,413 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
113 students
434 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,815 students
641 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
848 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
17,155 students
1,327 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
326 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
25%
26%
% Black
2%
8%
% White
58%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
26%
46.42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
27%
27%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,000
$33,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
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%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$10,981
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
100%
90%
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 the acceptance rate of Front Range Community College?
The acceptance rate of Front Range Community College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 90%.
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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