Frontier Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Frontier Community College is a public community college in Fairfield, Illinois, enrolling about 292 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $10,611 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,390. The 150%-time completion rate is about 53.33% for the reported cohort.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,390
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $10,611 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 292 N/A% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 53.33%

Frontier Community College: what the data shows

Common questions about Frontier Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Frontier Community College?

Frontier Community College is located in Fairfield, IL (ZIP 62837).

NCES locale classification: Town remote.

Is Frontier Community College public or private?

Frontier Community College is a Public institution.

How much does Frontier Community College cost?

Published tuition: $4,390 in-state, $12,340 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $10,611.

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $17,560.

How big is Frontier Community College?

Total enrollment: 292 students.

What is the graduation rate at Frontier Community College?

150%-time completion rate: 53.33%.

What do graduates of Frontier Community College earn?

Median earnings: $34,213 six years after entry; $37,533 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,500.

7.59% of students receive Pell grants.

Is Frontier Community College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 53.33%; median earnings $37,533 at 10 years; net price $10,611. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$4,390
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Frontier Community College was $4,390.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$10,611
2024 Value

In 2024 Frontier Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,611.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$42,444 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$10,611 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$17,560 4-Year In-State Tuition

$49,360 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for Frontier Community College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

7.59% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

1.32% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Frontier Community College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Frontier Community College in that year.

Multi-year history is not in this profile yet. It is added when the institution cost history CSV has been collected and merged into school JSON.

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Frontier Community College reported total enrollment of about 292 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. About 7.59% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

N/A% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Frontier Community College in 2024 is 292 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

N/A%
2024 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.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

49.17% 100% Completion Time

53.33% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 49.17% of students graduating from Frontier Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Frontier Community College.

Return on Investment

$6,500 Median Student Debt

$37,533 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

17.32% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

784.29% Return on Investment

1.7 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Frontier Community College.

Top Programs by Completions

Program completion data is not available for this institution.

Most popular programs at Frontier Community College.

Employment Outcomes

$34,213 Median Earnings (6 years after entry)

$37,267 Median Earnings (8 years after entry)

$37,533 Median Earnings (10 years after entry)

Earnings outcomes for Frontier Community College graduates.

About

Frontier Community College is a public institution located in Fairfield, IL. Enrollment is approximately 292 students. The 150%-time completion rate is 53.33%. Approximately 7.59% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Public

Location

Fairfield, IL 62837

Region: Great Lakes

Insights and Analysis

Frontier Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Frontier Community College located?

Frontier Community College is located in Fairfield, IL.

How much does Frontier Community College cost?

Reported tuition is $4,390 and average net price is $10,611 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Frontier Community College?

Frontier Community College reports total enrollment of about 292 students in federal College Scorecard data.

What do graduates of Frontier Community College earn?

Median earnings are $34,213 six years after entry and $37,533 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Frontier Community College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 53.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Frontier Community College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,500.

Is Frontier Community College public or private?

Frontier Community College is a public institution located in Fairfield, IL.

Is Frontier Community College an HBCU?

No. Frontier Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Frontier Community College a tribal college?

No. Frontier Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Frontier Community College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Frontier Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Illinois trade schools profile
  • Great Lakes regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Illinois

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.