Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Fairfield, Illinois |
| Online | iecc.edu |
| School Type | Public 2 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | No |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Frontier Community College, part of the Illinois Eastern Community Colleges system, serves students in southeastern Illinois from its main campus in Fairfield, a rural community located approximately 120 miles east of St. Louis. The college primarily offers two-year associate degrees and career-focused certificate programs, with notable offerings in nursing, automotive technology, and electrical distribution systems. Established in 1976, the institution maintains a small campus setting with modern classroom facilities and technical training laboratories. The college specializes in workforce development programs designed to meet regional employment needs, particularly in healthcare and industrial technologies. As a commuter campus, Frontier Community College does not provide on-campus housing facilities.
Annual Cost to Attend
In District Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 |
| Other Fees | $1,154 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $7,338 |
| Other Expenses Budget | $9,852 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,004 |
Illinois Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 |
| Other Fees | $1,154 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $7,338 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $9,852 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,706 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 64% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 18% |
| Construction Trades | 5% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 4% |
| Engineering Technology | 3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=403469 IPEDS survey data for Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Frontier Community Coll.
Current students may use the Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Frontier Community Coll GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024