by our College Data Analytics TeamLearn the base cost of Frontier Community College by getting details on in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees. Compare tuition and fees to nationwide and state averages to put those costs in context. In this Frontier Community College cost report, you'll find:
At Frontier Community College the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $12,082 in 2020-2021. If you were a Illinois resident, the yearly charges were $10,056.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $10,928 | $1,154 | $12,082 |
| In-State | $8,902 | $1,154 | $10,056 |
Frontier Community College tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Frontier Community College cost for part-time students?
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The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. With an average cost of $12,082 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, Frontier Community College is inexpensive when compared to the national average.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. In-state undergraduates at Frontier Community College pay about $10,056 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
If you want to know how Frontier Community College compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Great Lakes | Illinois | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Frontier Community College Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 1.07% for the past five years, Illinois residents could expect to pay $10,273 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
If the in-state Frontier Community College tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $20,655, and four years would cost $41,755.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 0.99%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $12,322 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This means an estimated $24,766 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Frontier Community College, and $50,024 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Frontier Community College.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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