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# Frontier Community College

Public 2-year college in rural Illinois offering general education and transfer pathways at low tuition.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 38.380271, -88.392194

### Summary

Public 2-year college in rural Illinois offering general education and transfer pathways at low tuition.

### Description

Frontier Community College is a public 2-year institution in Fairfield, Illinois, serving students in a town setting. The college focuses on liberal arts and sciences, general studies, and humanities, preparing students for transfer to 4-year institutions or entry into the workforce.

Enrollment stands at 2,364 students. In-state tuition is $3,300 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $11,250. Total cost of attendance mirrors tuition figures, making this a low-cost option for students in the region.

As a community college, Frontier works best for students seeking an affordable entry point to higher education, those completing general education requirements before transferring, or working adults balancing education with other commitments. Ask about transfer agreements with 4-year institutions, support services, and job placement outcomes in your intended field. Visit the official website at https://www.iecc.edu/fcc for more information.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 403,469
- **State**: IL
- **City**: Fairfield
- **Address**: 2 Frontier Drive
- **Zip Code**: 62837
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: https://www.iecc.edu/fcc
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Town
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $3,300
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $11,250
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $3,300
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $11,250
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 2,364
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Associate Medium
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities