Front Range Community College

www.frontrange.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,680

2021 Average Net Price

$9,688

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.76%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

18,537

23.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

25.7%

267 Graduates

About

Front Range Community College is a higher education institution located in Adams County, CO. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Front Range Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (838 degrees awarded), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (296 degrees), and General Studies (207 degrees).

In 2021, 6,238 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Front Range Community College. 53.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,050 degrees), 3.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,279 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Front Range Community College is $3,680, which is $−4,288 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Front Range Community College is $3,680, which is $−4,288 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,688.

In 2021, 25% of undergraduate students attending Front Range Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 16% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,680

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Front Range Community College was $3,680. The cost of tuition at Front Range Community College is $−4,288 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$9,688

2021 Value

5.71%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Front Range Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,688. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Front Range Community College grew by 5.71%.

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

$11,439

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Front Range Community College was of $11,439 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.935% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. 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

16%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

25% of undergraduate students at Front Range Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 19.4% with respect to 2020, when 31% 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.

2.76%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Front Range Community College was 2.76%, which represents 96 out of the 3473 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 18,537 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Front Range Community College is 4,305 students and the part-time enrollment is 14,232. This means that 23.2% 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 60.5% White, 24.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.04% Two or More Races, 3.93% Asian, 1.59% Black or African American, 0.68% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.151% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Front Range Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (31.3%), followed by White Female (30.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

23.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Front Range Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 18,537 students. The full-time enrollment at Front Range Community College is 4,305 and the part-time enrollment is 14,232. This means that 23.2% of students enrolled at Front Range Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% 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.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2018 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Front Range Community College was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Front Range Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Front Range Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
11,207 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
4,567 enrolled students
Two or More Races
748 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Front Range Community College is 60.5% White, 24.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.04% Two or More Races, 3.93% Asian, 1.59% Black or African American, 0.68% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.151% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 563 students (3.04%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 418 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 (4,050 degrees awarded). There were 3.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1279 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Front Range Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (838 degrees awarded), followed by Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (296 degrees) and General Studies (207 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (208 degrees awarded), Precision Production (483 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (102 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

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 Accountants & auditors (1,025,493 people), Other managers (698,052 people), Financial managers (461,235 people), Chief executives & legislators (361,407 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (265,156 people).

The most specialized majors at Front Range Community College in 2021 are Communication Technologies (208 degrees awarded), Precision Production (483 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (102 degrees), Engineering Technologies (267 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,341 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Front Range Community College are Communication Technologies (208 degrees awarded), Precision Production (483 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (102 degrees), Engineering Technologies (267 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,341 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (555,439 people), Computer Systems Design (502,922 people), Banking & related activities (473,846 people), Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services (392,492 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (391,026 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 (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
838 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
296 degrees awarded
General Studies
207 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Front Range Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 838 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

2,910

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

3,328

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 2,910 degrees were awarded to men at Front Range Community College, which is 0.874 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,328).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 809 degrees were awarded to men at Front Range Community College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.987 times less than the 820 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 820 degrees were awarded to men at Front Range Community College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.01 times more than the 809 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (42.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Front Range Community College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (42.9% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 3.37% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
4,050 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,279 degrees awarded
Asian
232 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Front Range Community College is white (4,050 degrees awarded). There were 3.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1279 degrees).

3.8% of degree recipients (237 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
2,096 degrees awarded
White Male
1,954 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
745 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Front Range Community College is white female (2,096 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1954 degrees).

Operations

Front Range Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.04M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 777k (74.9%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Front Range Community College had a total salary expenditure of 133M. Front Range Community College employs 244 Professors. Most academics at Front Range Community College are Female Professor (140), and Male Professor (104).

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 92 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 91 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 69 employees.

Endowment

$1.04M

2021 Endowment

26.6%

growth from 2020

Front Range Community College has an endowment valued at about $1.04M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Front Range Community College grew 26.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.26M 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

$2.94M - Federal
$9.79M - State
$467k - Local

As of 2021, Front Range Community College received $2.94M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $9.79M from state grants and contracts, and $467k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$54.3M

2021 Salaries

3.48%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Front Range Community College paid a median of $54.3M in salaries, which represents 40.8% of their overall expenditure ($133M) and a 3.48% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$15.7M

Instructional Salaries

244

Number of Employees

In 2021, Front Range Community College paid a total of $15.7M to 244 employees working as instructors, which represents 29% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

244 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

92 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Front Range Community College was Professor with 244 employees.

In 2021, 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 92 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 91 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 69 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Front Range Community College was Female Professor with 140 employees, and Male Professor with 104 employees.

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