About FCC
Welcome to Frederick Community College!
We transform individuals and communities through learning.
Frederick Community College (FCC) is a public college accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). FCC is distinguished by its quality and affordability, making it attainable and valuable for local students. Accredited programs, comprehensive instruction, and affordable costs of attendance have made FCC the learning destination for nearly 30,000 students since 1957.
In traditional and alternative learning environments, we anticipate and respond to the needs of our local, regional, and global communities. FCC recognizes the different learning needs and preferences of students and offers instruction in flexible learning formats that include day, evening, weekend, online, and hybrid options. In addition, FCC offers current high school students access to college courses through its Open Campus and High School-Based Dual Enrollment programs.
FCC offers 69 associate degree programs and areas of concentration, 43 certificate, and 48 subject areas in continuing education through credit and Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD).
Explore our wide variety of program options designed for career and transfer students, and those studying for job credentials, professional development, and personal enrichment.
Mission Statement
Focused on teaching and learning, Frederick Community College provides affordable, flexible access to lifelong education that responds to the needs of diverse learners and the community.
FCC Strategic Plan & Priorities
FCC Priorities
Values
Learning
Engaging all learners in critical and creative thinking, problem solving, and the lifelong pursuit of knowledge and skills
Innovation
Encouraging creative thinking, technological solutions, and alternative approaches to advance learning and student success 
Diversity
Being culturally conscious and inclusive by embracing the visible and invisible human differences that affect the learning and success of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and members of the community
Excellence
Providing educational experiences and programming that reflect high academic standards, quality instruction, and exemplary student support
Community
Responding to the needs of Frederick County with accessible, affordable education while encouraging engagement, communication, and collaboration within and beyond the College
Integrity
Applying fair and ethical standards in all policies, procedures, and practices
Student Profile
12,351 Total Headcount in Fiscal Year 2022
7,305 Credit Students Served4,700Continuing Education & Workforce
Development (CEWD) Student Served
346 Students took both Credit and CEWD
Credit Student Profile
58% Female 42% Male <1% Non-Binary
91% From Frederick County
41% Students of Color 21% Adult Learners (25+)
CEWD Student Profile
58% Female 40% Male 2% Non-Binary
70% From Frederick County
15% Students of Color 70% Adult Learners (25+)
39 Countries of Origin
25% First-Generation College Students (Self-Report)
33% of Students Receive Financial Aid
30% of FCPS Graduates Attend FCC
Top 5 Areas of Study
1 General Studies
2 Health Sciences
3 STEM
4 Business
5 Arts and Humanities
Select New Programs
Logistics & Production Technology Continuing Education 
Baking & Pastry Arts A.A.S. Degree
Medical Assistant Certificate
Physical Therapist Assistant A.A.S.
Public Safety A.A.S.
History
Frederick Community College (FCC) has grown from humble beginnings to serve more than 200,000 students over six decades.
In 1957, 77 students enrolled in the first classes held at FCC in the evening at Frederick High School. FCC was among the first four of the current 16 community colleges in Maryland. Nine students comprised the first graduating class of the College in 1959.
FCC moved to its second location on North Market Street in downtown Frederick in 1966, expanding programs to include day and evening classes. Meanwhile, continued growth and the need for a larger facility prompted a parallel search for a permanent home. County officials bought the Maude L. Thomas farm on Opossumtown Pike, and FCC employees helped move the College to its current location in 1970.
Today, FCC students of all ages, backgrounds, and aspirations take credit and Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) courses annually on the main campus, at off-site locations including the Monroe Center, or virtually. With more 112 degree and certificate programs of study, FCC strives to be an academic leader nationwide, while being a catalyst for economic growth. The College prepares students for the marketplace as they acquire immediate job skills, pursue degrees, or enrich their lives through lifelong learning.
In recent years, the College has added a vibrant Student Center, revamped its Library facilities into a modern Learning Commons, expanded its Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) laboratories and classrooms, and opened an intimate Studio Theater. Jefferson Hall was remodeled to better serve students as they register, inquire about financial aid, or meet with counselors. The Monroe Center has been renovated to better serve the workforce development needs of our community and is now collocated with Frederick County Workforce Services.
Frederick County Maryland
Strategic Plan & Priorities
Frederick Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 1007 North Orange Street - 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801. The college completed its last decennial institutional self study in 2016 and its reaccreditation was reaffirmed by the Middle States Commission in June 2016. The Statement of Accreditation Status can be found
here. For more information contact: 301.846.2442.