Frontier Community College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,200

2021 Average Net Price

$5,218

After Financial Aid

2017 Student Loan

2.33%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,337

11.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

62%

67 Graduates

About

Frontier Community College is a higher education institution located in Wayne County, IL. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Frontier Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (66 degrees awarded), Sport & Fitness Management (8 degrees), and General Studies (7 degrees).

In 2021, 171 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Frontier Community College. 40.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 59.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (153 degrees), 19.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (8 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Frontier Community College is $3,200, which is $−4,768 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Frontier Community College is $3,200, which is $−4,768 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,218.

In 2021, 93% of undergraduate students attending Frontier Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 4% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,200

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Frontier Community College was $3,200. The cost of tuition at Frontier Community College is $−4,768 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$5,218

2021 Value

27%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Frontier Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,218. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Frontier Community College grew by 27%.

This chart compares the average net price of Frontier 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

$6,872

Room and Board

$946

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Frontier Community College was of $6,872 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 12.3% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $946. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 27.2% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Frontier Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 86% with respect to 2020, when 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Frontier 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.

2.33%

2017 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at Frontier Community College was 2.33%, which represents 1 out of the 43 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

Frontier Community College had a total enrollment of 2,337 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Frontier Community College is 266 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,071. This means that 11.4% of students enrolled at Frontier Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Frontier Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 91.7% White, 2.23% Hispanic or Latino, 1.28% Asian, 0.856% Two or More Races, 0.813% Black or African American, and 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Frontier Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.5%), followed by White Male (39.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (6.02%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

11.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Frontier Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,337 students. The full-time enrollment at Frontier Community College is 266 and the part-time enrollment is 2,071. This means that 11.4% of students enrolled at Frontier 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 Frontier Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2021 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 Frontier Community College was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Frontier Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,144 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
52 enrolled students
Asian
30 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Frontier Community College is 91.7% White, 2.23% Hispanic or Latino, 1.28% Asian, 0.856% Two or More Races, 0.813% Black or African American, and 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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.

Graduates

In 2021, 31 fewer women than men received degrees from Frontier Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Frontier Community College is white (153 degrees awarded). There were 19.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (8 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Frontier Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (66 degrees awarded), followed by Sport & Fitness Management (8 degrees) and General Studies (7 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Frontier Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (20 degrees awarded), Transportation (15 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (73 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 Frontier Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (89,095 people), Other managers (62,668 people), Construction managers (39,108 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (34,205 people), and Secondary school teachers (30,918 people).

The most specialized majors at Frontier Community College in 2021 are Construction (20 degrees awarded), Transportation (15 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (73 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (8 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (5 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 Frontier Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Personal financial advisors

The most specialized majors at Frontier Community College are Construction (20 degrees awarded), Transportation (15 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (73 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (8 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (5 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 Frontier Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (176,781 people), Construction (100,248 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (79,904 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (66,577 people), and Outpatient care centers (38,885 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
66 degrees awarded
Sport & Fitness Management
8 degrees awarded
General Studies
7 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Frontier Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 66 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

101

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 101 degrees were awarded to men at Frontier Community College, which is 1.44 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (70).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Frontier Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.833 times less than the 36 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Frontier Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.2 times more than the 30 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

68%

100% Completion Time

72%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 68% of students graduating from Frontier Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 72% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% 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.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Frontier Community College is Female and Black or African American (100% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
153 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
8 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Frontier Community College is white (153 degrees awarded). There were 19.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (8 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
90 degrees awarded
White Female
63 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Frontier Community College is white male (90 degrees awarded). There were 1.43 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (63 degrees).

Operations

Frontier Community College employs 3 Instructors, 2 Associate professors and 1 Assistant professors. Most academics at Frontier Community College are Female Instructor (2), Female Associate professor (2), and Male Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Frontier Community College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 8 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 8 employees, and Management with 7 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.47M

2021 Salaries

5.39%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Frontier Community College paid a median of $3.47M in salaries, a 5.39% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$369k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Frontier Community College paid a total of $369k to 6 employees working as instructors, which represents 10.6% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

3 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

8 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Frontier Community College were Instructor with 3 employees, Associate professor with 2 employees, and Assistant professor with 1 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Frontier Community College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 8 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees, and Management with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Female Associate professor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Frontier Community College was Female Instructor with 2 employees, Female Associate professor with 2 employees, and Male Instructor with 1 employees.

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