7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702

Frederick community college (FCC) is one of 16 community colleges in Maryland and is an accredited, public, two-year, degree-granting institution. More than 17,000 people take credit and noncredit classes each year. The day student population is more traditional with younger students who are mostly just out of high school. Many working adults with families take classes at night, on weekends, or through non-traditional formats such as online, TV courses, credit by exam, independent study, Weekend College, or portfolio development where they earn credits for work and life experiences.

There are seven academic departments at Frederick Community College. Each department has a department chair responsible for all academic matters within that department. Those departments are Allied Health & Wellness, Communications, Humanities & Arts, Computing & business Technology, English, Mathematics, Science and Social Sciences. There are more than 70 academic and continuing education programs at Frederick Community College as well. Frederick Community College also has a professional truck driver training program on Reich's Ford Road.

Starting with the appropriate courses, learning to study at a college level, and becoming an active member of the college community are characteristics of first year students who typically succeed. Frederick Community College promotes first year student success through a comprehensive, integrated approach to student learning. It is the first year of college that will train students how to be better learners and FCC prides itself on starting off right.

Quick Facts:

1 out of 10 Frederick County residents over age 16 attends Frederick Community College.

2 out of 3 Frederick County undergraduates who attend Maryland public colleges and universities attend FCC.

The grade point averages of transfer students from Frederick Community College are higher than the state average.

Frederick Community College's retention rate is first among Maryland community colleges.

Frederick Community College has had 100 percent pass rates on state licensure exams for graduates of the nursing and respiratory care programs.

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