C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
69/100 · earnings-weighted

Front Range Community College

4-Year Public
📍 Westminster, Colorado 80031
Front Range Community College campus, Westminster, CO
Front Range Community College campus, Westminster, CO. Photo: Cswat, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C
50/100
Affordability
B
69/100
Resources
C+
57/100
Experience
C+
60/100
Prestige
D
35/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

21,096
Total Enrollment
30%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
22.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$9,256
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Front Range Community College ▼

50% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$504,377
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,250
1-Year Change
+0.8%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Front Range Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$45,910
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$40,548
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,251
Median debt at graduation
35.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
17.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 27% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 85th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CO wage index 1.14). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Front Range Community College

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Criminal Justice and Corrections$69,776$90,593+57%#7 of 176#14—
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians$70,888$65,144+44%#3 of 58#6—
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications$52,583$64,044+28%#2 of 25#2$11,814
Geography and Cartography—$62,464+6%#6 of 15#10—
Legal Support Services$38,485$61,322+23%#11 of 42#18$18,593
Computer and Information Sciences$45,174$59,741+17%#14 of 43#21$12,875
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$38,793$58,274+1%#132 of 290#189$6,500
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$29,021$56,643+1%#363 of 757#525$9,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations$41,596$54,730+15%#38 of 120#52$11,000
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$41,745$54,555+6%#101 of 319#163$9,250
Precision Metal Working$34,125$52,873+9%#97 of 365#190$5,500
Design and Applied Arts$21,397$49,484+37%#9 of 26#9—
Health and Medical Administrative Services—$46,621+32%#22 of 496#59$12,915
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management$36,860$46,418+4%——$14,900
Accounting and Related Services—$46,083+3%#37 of 101#57$12,999
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services$28,703$44,127+17%——$10,344
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$33,294$42,401+10%#34 of 109#45$7,000
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians$33,893$42,277-21%#18 of 19#18$10,750
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$35,838$39,577+15%#122 of 637#232$11,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$29,749$38,380+11%#12 of 40#21$9,500
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$37,396—————
Graphic Communications$25,702$34,184+6%#4 of 6#4$9,500
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems$25,956$31,243-14%#3 of 5#4$15,249

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Front Range Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $504,377
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,250/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 80221 (3.6% cap, Denver)

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🏆 Where Front Range Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
of 39 schools
#4
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
of 100 schools
#5
Construction Trades, General
of 26 schools
#5
Medical/Clinical Assistant
of 100 schools
#8
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
of 100 schools
#13
Welding Technology/Welder
of 100 schools
#18
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
of 68 schools
#22
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
of 100 schools
#25
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
of 100 schools
#29
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,940 $16,174

Financial Aid

51%
Receive Any Aid
34%
Receive Pell Grants
22%
Take Out Loans
$9,256
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$7,977
$30,001 - $48,000$8,836
$48,001 - $75,000$11,468
$75,001 - $110,000$16,434
$110,001+$18,087

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 620 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 306 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 302 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 272 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 230 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 191 grads/yr General Studies 190 grads/yr Construction Trades, General 181 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 181 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 171 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 169 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 153 grads/yr Medical Office Assistant/Specialist 149 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 149 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 145 grads/yr Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 144 grads/yr Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 102 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 94 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 93 grads/yr Accounting 69 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Front Range Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
$47k/yr 38,900 jobs
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment
$83k/yr 7,000 jobs
Automotive service technicians and mechanics
$50k/yr 805,600 jobs
Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles
$48k/yr 10,300 jobs
Education teachers, postsecondary
$72k/yr 74,900 jobs
Elementary school teachers, except special education
$62k/yr 1,422,700 jobs

Student Demographics

21,096
Total Students
56%
Women
38%
Traditional Age (18-24)
50%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 58%
Hispanic 26%
Black 2%
Asian 4%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 50%
With Family 50%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~10,611 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 68%
Hybrid (Some Online) 14%
Fully Online 18%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 38%
25-64 (Adult) 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Front Range Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Front Range Community College?
Tuition at Front Range Community College is $3,940 for in-state students and $16,174 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,256.
What is the graduation rate at Front Range Community College?
The graduation rate at Front Range Community College is 30%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Front Range Community College a good school?
Front Range Community College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Front Range Community College?
Front Range Community College has a total enrollment of 21,096 students.
Is there rental demand near Front Range Community College?
Yes! Approximately 50% of students at Front Range Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 10,611 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Westminster area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology