Frontier Community College - IECC

2 Frontier Drive
Fairfield, IL 62837

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https://www.iecc.edu/fcc/

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Main telephone 618-842-3711

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Educational system Illinois Community College System
Public or private Public
Type of school 2-year college
Date founded 1976
Degrees offered Certificate or diploma, Associate
School accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Setting Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city)
Campus size 8 acres
County Jefferson

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Number of full time, freshmen men 55
Number of full time, freshmen women 40
Total number of full time freshmen 95
Number of part time, freshmen men 7
Number of part time, freshmen women 17
Total number of part time freshmen 24
Total number of freshmen men 62
Total number of freshmen women 57
Total number of freshmen 119
Number of full time, undergraduate men 100
Number of full time, undergraduate women 133
Total number of full time undergraduates 233
Number of part time, undergraduate men 1,433
Number of part time, undergraduate women 698
Total number of part time undergraduates 2,131
Total number of undergraduate males 1,533
Total number of undergraduate females 831
Total number of undergraduate students 2,364
Total enrollment 2,364
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 1%
Black 2%
Hispanic 4%
White 88%
Race/ethnicity unknown Less than 1%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.
Percentage of students from out of state 1%
Percentage of students 25 or older 51%

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Tuition year 2025-2026
In-state tuition $9,750
Out-of-state tuition $11,250
Fees $1,370
Books and supplies $1,460
Room and board (live on campus)* $7,338
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.)

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Financial aid contact person Lori Noe
Financial aid contact title Coordinator of Financial Aid
Financial aid contact e-mail Email
Financial aid phone 618-842-3711
Financial aid office website Find more information on this website
Scholarship list website Find more information on this website
Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form
Application deadline (for fall term) June 1
Loans
Federal PLUS loans (for parents) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) Yes
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants Yes
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Yes
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
State-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
Student employment
Work study Yes

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Admissions contact person Amy Loss
Admissions contact title Coordinator of Registration and Records
Admissions contact e-mail Email
Admissions phone (local) 877-464-3687 Ext 3687
Electronic application website Find more information on this website
For incoming students Open (virtually all applicants are accepted)
Groups receiving preferential admission (first or special consideration) District residents
Number of male applicants who enrolled 62
Number of female applicants who enrolled 57
Total number of applicants who enrolled 119
High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Fall* application deadline Continuous
Notification date for fall admission applicants Continuous
Fall transfer application deadline Continuous
Notification date for fall transfer applicants Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
Online application available Find more information on this website
Submit these items:
High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students
Other application materials Pre-entrance physical examination or background check, ACT, SAT, ACCUPLACER, ASSET, COMPASS, or GED
Other application materials Required for some students
Standardized test scores Considered
Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time Yes
Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit) Yes
School uses a waiting list Yes
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject Yes
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 68%

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Certificate or diploma Yes
Associate Yes
Academic calendar Semesters
Number of faculty on campus 107
Student faculty ratio 31:1
Required number of credits for an associate degree 60 credit hours
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements Yes
Internship requirement Depends on major
On-line/distance learning Yes
Part time Yes
Summer school Yes
Double major Yes
Student-designed major Yes
Study abroad available Yes
Advanced Placement Yes
Cooperative education Yes
External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) Yes
Independent study Yes
Computers on campus for student use Yes (42)
Computer lab available to students Yes
Main library name Learning Resource Center

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National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Yes

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English as a Second Language (ESL) program Yes
Remedial education courses Yes
Services for students with learning disabilities Yes

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Career counseling Yes
On campus recruitment by employers Yes
Placement assistance Yes

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Total enrollment 2,364
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security. If you have questions or concerns about the information displaying please contact Illinois Career Information System.