Front Range Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,940

4.95% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$9,256

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

21,096

21% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

30.1%

320 Graduates

About

Front Range Community College is a higher education institution located in Adams County, CO. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Front Range Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (778 degrees awarded), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (313 degrees), and General Studies (208 degrees).

In 2023, 4,942 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Front Range Community College. 52.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,055 degrees), 2.44 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,251 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Front Range Community College is $3,940, which is $−4,313 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Front Range Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3,282 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Front Range Community College is $3,940, which is $4,313 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,256.

In 2023, 25% of undergraduate students attending Front Range Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,940

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Front Range Community College was $3,940. The cost of tuition at Front Range Community College is $−4,313 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Front Range Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,256

2023 Value

0.762%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Front Range Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,256. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Front Range Community College grew by 0.762%.

This chart compares the average net price of Front Range Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,411

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Front Range Community College was of $12,411 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.79% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,460. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Front Range Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

25%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

25% of undergraduate students at Front Range Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 62.7% with respect to 2022, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Front Range Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Front Range Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3282 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Front Range Community College had a total enrollment of 21,096 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Front Range Community College is 4,437 students and the part-time enrollment is 16,659. This means that 21% of students enrolled at Front Range Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Front Range Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.8% White, 26.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.14% Two or More Races, 3.91% Asian, 1.89% Black or African American, 0.626% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.166% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Front Range Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (31%), followed by White Female (30.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

21%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Front Range Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 21,096 students. The full-time enrollment at Front Range Community College is 4,437 and the part-time enrollment is 16,659. This means that 21% of students enrolled at Front Range Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Front Range Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
12,190 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
5,532 enrolled students
Two or More Races
874 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Front Range Community College is 57.8% White, 26.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.14% Two or More Races, 3.91% Asian, 1.89% Black or African American, 0.626% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.166% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 789 students (3.74%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 254 more women than men received degrees from Front Range Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Front Range Community College is white (3,055 degrees awarded). There were 2.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,251 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Front Range Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (778 degrees awarded), followed by Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (313 degrees) and General Studies (208 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Front Range Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (164 degrees awarded), Precision Production (585 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (349 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Front Range Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (65,428 people), Other managers (63,797 people), Construction managers (44,907 people), Secondary school teachers (21,349 people), and Chief executives & legislators (20,431 people).

The most specialized majors at Front Range Community College in 2023 are Communication Technologies (164 degrees awarded), Precision Production (585 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (349 degrees), Construction (140 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (93 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Front Range Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Front Range Community College are Communication Technologies (164 degrees awarded), Precision Production (585 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (349 degrees), Construction (140 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (93 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Front Range Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (118,985 people), Construction (112,620 people), Computer Systems Design (63,143 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (44,234 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (32,198 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Front Range Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
778 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
313 degrees awarded
General Studies
208 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Front Range Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 778 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Front Range Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,344

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,598

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2,344 degrees were awarded to men at Front Range Community College, which is 0.902 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,598).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Front Range Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 436 degrees were awarded to men at Front Range Community College in Welding Technology, which is 6.14 times more than the 71 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 525 degrees were awarded to men at Front Range Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.08 times more than the 253 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

23%

150% Completion Time

In 2018, 12% of students graduating from Front Range Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 23% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Front Range Community College is Male and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5% of graduates (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,055 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,251 degrees awarded
Asian
170 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Front Range Community College is white (3,055 degrees awarded). There were 2.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,251 degrees).

2.57% of degree recipients (127 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
1,544 degrees awarded
White Female
1,511 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
726 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Front Range Community College is white male (1,544 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,511 degrees).

Operations

Front Range Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.96M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.96M (99.6%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Front Range Community College had a total salary expenditure of 144M. Front Range Community College employs 247 Professors. Most academics at Front Range Community College are Female Professor (142), and Male Professor (105).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Front Range Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 108 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 90 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 86 employees.

Endowment

$1.96M

2023 Endowment

2.4%

growth from 2022

Front Range Community College has an endowment valued at about $1.96M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Front Range Community College grew 2.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.84M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Front Range Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$7.54M - Federal
$12.2M - State
$2.04M - Local

As of 2023, Front Range Community College received $7.54M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $12.2M from state grants and contracts, and $2.04M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$57.6M

2023 Salaries

4.97%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Front Range Community College paid a median of $57.6M in salaries, which represents 39.9% of their overall expenditure ($144M) and a 4.97% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.06% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.48% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$17.8M

Instructional Salaries

247

Number of Employees

In 2023, Front Range Community College paid a total of $17.8M to 247 employees working as instructors, which represents 31% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

247 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

108 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Front Range Community College was Professor with 247 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Front Range Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 108 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 90 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 86 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Front Range Community College was Female Professor with 142 employees, and Male Professor with 105 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Front Range Community College.

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