Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $4,390 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $12,340 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $16,961 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $10,611 | State avg: $15,478. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 7.59% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 1.32% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Frontier Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$12,340
Books and supplies
$1,460
Fees and remainder
$3,161
Sticker price
$16,961
Average net price
$10,611
Average aid coverage
37%
$6,350 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Frontier Community College pays approximately $10,611 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Illinois average of $15,478 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Frontier Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Illinois and national averages.
Frontier Community College net price
$10,611
Illinois average
$15,478
National average
$17,506
Frontier Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $12,340 and average net price at $10,611. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$12,340
Current net price
$10,611
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Frontier Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$37,533
Undergraduates
292
10-Year Median Earnings - Frontier Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Frontier Community College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Frontier Community College?
Undergraduates
292
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
7.59%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
1.32%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 7.59% of Frontier Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 1.32% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Frontier Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Frontier Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Frontier Community College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Frontier Community College is listed at 2 Frontier Drive, Fairfield, IL 62837. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Frontier Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Community College | Not available | $12,340 | $10,611 | $37,533 |
| University of Notre Dame - | Not available | Not available | Not available | $99,980 |
| Chamberlain University-Illinois | 88.57% | $20,604 | $26,933 | $92,405 |
| University of Chicago | 4.79% | $66,939 | $18,967 | $91,885 |
| Northwestern University | 7.15% | $65,997 | $27,143 | $89,363 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Frontier Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Frontier Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Frontier Community College tuition?
Frontier Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $12,340.
What is Frontier Community College's average net price?
Frontier Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $10,611.
What is Frontier Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $37,533 for Frontier Community College.
Is Frontier Community College accredited?
Frontier Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Frontier Community College?
The local dataset lists 292 undergraduate students at Frontier Community College.
What percentage of Frontier Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Frontier Community College in the local dataset is 7.59%.
What is the federal loan rate at Frontier Community College?
The federal loan rate for Frontier Community College in the local dataset is 1.32%.
Where should I verify Frontier Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Frontier Community College or the latest official federal education data.