Tuition & Fees

We're affordable!

 

You're smart to invest in your future at FCC. Our tuition and fees are about half of what they are at four-year public colleges in Maryland. We'll help you find a variety of financial aid and clearly explain the federal government's Hope Scholarship tax credit and our deferred tuition plan.

Fall 2026 Tuition & Fees

Credits In-County Out-of-County Out-of-State
1 $169.50 $335.50 $443.50
2 $339.00 $671.00 $887.00
3 $508.50 $1,006.50 $1,330.50
4 $678.00 $1,342.00 $1,774.00
5 $847.50 $1,677.50 $2,217.50
6 $1,017.00 $2,013.00 $2,661.00
7 $1,186.50 $2,348.50 $3,104.50
8 $1,356.00 $2,684.00 $3,548.00
9 $1,525.50 $3,019.50 $3,991.50
10 $1,695.00 $3,355.00 $4,435.00
11 $1,861.00 $3,687.00 $4,875.00
12 $2,027.00 $4,019.00 $5,315.00
13 $2,193.00 $4,351.00 $5,755.00
14 $2,359.00 $4,683.00 $6,195.00
15 $2,525.00 $5,015.00 $6,635.00
16 $2,691.00 $5,347.00 $7,075.00
 

* Tuition and fees rates are subject to change

 

Tuition and fees*

Fee Amount
In-County per credit hour $140.00
Out-of-County per credit hour $306.00
Out-of-State per credit hour $414.00

 

Consolidated Service Fee ($26.00)
Every student taking a credit course will be required to pay a consolidated service fee per credit hour. The consolidated service fee supports costs associated with registration, copies of transcripts received directly from the College via a paper request form, commencement, various instructional and support services, technology costs, capital expenditures including capital improvements, parking, maintenance and repair of College equipment/systems, and safety and security needs.

 

Student Activity Fee ($3.50)
The Student Activity Fee is a fee charged to all credit students each academic term. The revenue generated goes into a special account administered by the Student Government Association to fund social, recreational, and cultural events; student clubs and organizations; authorized student travel and service trips; and annual signature student events such as Welcome Week, Welcome Back Celebration, Halloween Celebration, and Spring Fling. The fee is charged on a credit hour basis for up to a maximum of 10 credit hours.

 

Cost of Attendance
Pursuant to the passage of both the FAFSA Simplification and FUTURE Acts, educational institutions are required to make cost of attendance information publicly available on sites that detail tuition and fees. "Cost of attendance," or COA, is defined as the average cost to attend for one academic year and includes expenses other than tuition and fees that you should plan for, such as:

 
  • Books & supplies
  • Food
  • Housing
  • Transportation
  • Personal needs
  • Loan Fees

Additional Fees

Program and Course Fees**  
American Sign Language Studies  
ASLS 250: ASL Immersion Experience $175
Biological Science  
BSCI 100: Fundamentals of Biology $20
BSCI 150: Principles of Biology I $20
BSCI 160: Principles of Biology II $25
BSCI 223: Microbiology for Allied Health $40
BSCI 263: Elements of Microbiology $40
Biotechnology  
BIOT 214: Introduction to Biomanufacturing $35
BIOT 220: Cell Biology $50
BIOT 222: Cell Therapy and Flow Cytometry $50
BIOT 224: Gene Therapy Fundamentals $50
Building Trades  
HVAC: per class $42*
Electrical: per class $106*
Welding: per class $197*
Chemistry  
CHEM 101: General Chemistry I $10
CHEM 102: General Chemistry II $10
CHEM 201: Organic Chemistry I $15
CHEM 202: Organic Chemistry II $15
Culinary Arts (HCTI: Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism Institute)  
Culinary Arts: per class $149
Please refer to the specific HCTI course Some courses require a chef uniform and basic knife or pastry set  
Credit Conversion Program Fee (FEMA)  
per credit hour, subject to change $95*
Emergency Management  
EMGT Courses 105, 115, 125, 135, 140, 215, 225, 235 registration fee  
per course, not eligible for 50% refund $125*
Exercise Science  
EXSC 180: Care and prevention of Athletic Injuries $88
Nursing  
NURS 101: Introduction to Clinical Nursing $1,053
NURS 211: Medical-Surgical Nursing I $605
NURS 212: Medical-Surgical Nursing II $753
NURS 214: Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing $10
NURS 218: Maternal, Child, and Family Nursing $20
NURS 231: Medical-Surgical Nursing III $750
Physical Therapist Assistant  
PTHA 101: Introduction to Physical Therapy Assistant $220
PTHA 105: Basic Patient Care Skills $279
PTHA 113: Physical Agents $43
PTHA 180: Clinical Experience I $20
PTHA 205: Advanced Patient Care Skills $70
PTHA 235: Clinical Experience II $175
Respiratory Care  
RESP 100: Introduction to Respiratory Care $262
RESP 102: Fundamentals of Respiratory Care $168
RESP 107: Principals of Mechanical Ventilation $20
RESP 109: Clinical Practicum I $150
RESP 201: Cardiac Monitoring and Diagnostics $106
RESP 202: Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care $116
RESP 205: Professional Seminar $380
Surgical Technology  
SURG 120: Surgery Essentials $513
SURG 125: Fundamentals of Surgical Technology I $120
SURG 200: Fundamentals of Surgical Technology III $250
SURG 205: Fundamentals of Surgical Technology IV $20

In special cases, the College may charge additional fees Some classes may charge additional fees for equipment or materials Please refer to the specific HCTI course Some courses require a chef uniform and basic knife or pastry set Please refer to the specific PHED course for fees that may be payable to the site where the class meets Students are responsible for the purchase of textbooks and other materials for each class The average cost is about $150 per course In special cases the college may charge additional fees These fees will be printed in the academic schedule each semester

Learn more about Residency & Tuition

Tuition and fees are part of the full Cost of Attendance

 

Spring & Summer 2026 Tuition & Fees

Credits In-County Out-of-County Out-of-State
1 $165.50 $326.50 $431.50
2 $331.00 $653.00 $863.00
3 $496.50 $979.50 $1,294.50
4 $662.00 $1,306.00 $1,726.00
5 $827.50 $1,632.50 $2,157.50
6 $993.00 $1,959.00 $2,589.00
7 $1,158.50 $2,285.50 $3,020.50
8 $1,324.00 $2,612.00 $3,452.00
9 $1,489.50 $2,938.50 $3,883.50
10 $1,655.00 $3,265.00 $4,315.00
11 $1,817.00 $3,588.00 $4,743.00
12 $1,979.00 $3,911.00 $5,171.00
13 $2,141.00 $4,234.00 $5,599.00
14 $2,303.00 $4,557.00 $6,027.00
15 $2,465.00 $4,880.00 $6,455.00
16 $2,627.00 $5,203.00 $6,883.00

 

* Tuition and fees rates are subject to change  
Tuition and fees are part of the full cost of attendance.
For more information, visit: https://www.frederick.edu/financial-services/othercosts.aspx.
   
Tuition  
In-County per credit hour $136.00
Out-of-County per credit hour $297.00
Out-of-State per credit hour $402.00
   
Consolidated Service Fee ($26.00)  
Every student taking a credit course will be required to pay a consolidated service fee per credit hour. The consolidated service fee supports costs associated with registration, transcripts, commencement, various instructional and support services, technology costs, capital expenditures including capital improvements, parking, maintenance and repair of College equipment/systems, and safety and security needs.
   
Student Activity Fee ($3.50)  
The Student Activity Fee is a fee charged to all credit students each academic term.
The revenue generated goes into a special account administered by the Student Government Association to fund social, recreational, and cultural events, campus clubs and student organizations, authorized student travel and service trips, and annual signature student events such as New Student Convocation, Success Week, Welcome Week, and Wellness Events. The fee is charged on a credit hour basis for up to a maximum of 10 credit hours.
   
Program and Course Fees**  
American Sign Language Studies  
ASLS 250: ASL Immersion Experience $175.00
   
Biological Science  
BSCI 100: Fundamentals of Biology $20.00
BSCI 150: Principles of Biology I $20.00
BSCI 160: Principles of Biology II $25.00
BSCI 223: Microbiology for Allied Health $40.00
BSCI 263: Elements of Microbiology $40.00
   
Biotechnology  
BIOT 214: Introduction to Biomanufacturing $35.00
BIOT 220: Cell Biology $50.00
BIOT 222: Cell Therapy and Flow Cytometry $50.00
BIOT 224: Gene Therapy Fundamentals $50.00
   
Building Trades  
HVAC: per class $38.00*
Electrical: per class $106.00*
Welding: per class $197.00*
   
Chemistry  
CHEM 101: General Chemistry I $10.00
CHEM 102: General Chemistry II $10.00
CHEM 201: Organic Chemistry I $15.00
CHEM 202: Organic Chemistry II $15.00
   
Culinary Arts  
Culinary Arts (per class) $135.00
Please refer to the specific HCTI course Some courses require a chef uniform and basic knife or pastry set
   
Credit Conversion Program Fee (FEMA)  
per credit hour, subject to change $95.00*
   
Emergency Management  
EMGT Courses 105, 115, 125, 135, 140, 215, 225, 235 registration fee  
per course, not eligible for 50% refund $125.00
   
Exercise Science  
EXSC 170: Introduction to Health and Exercise Science $70.00
Medical Assisting  
MEDA 112: Medical Office Procedures $105.00
   
Nursing  
NURS 101: Introduction to Clinical Nursing $1,035.00
NURS 211: Medical-Surgical Nursing I $600.00
NURS 212: Medical-Surgical Nursing II $590.00
NURS 218: Maternal, Child, and Family Nursing $20.00
NURS 231: Medical-Surgical Nursing III $750.00
   
Physical Therapy Assistant  
PTHA 101: Introduction to Physical Therapy Assistant $220.00
PTHA 105: Basic Patient Care Skills $251.00
PTHA 113: Physical Agents $18.00
PTHA 180: Clinical Experience I $20.00
PTHA 205: Advanced Patient Care Skills $60.00
PTHA 235: Clinical Experience II $175.00
   
Respiratory Care  
RESP 100: Introduction to Respiratory Care $260.00
RESP 102: Fundamentals of Respiratory Care $150.00
RESP 107: Principals of Mechanical Ventilation $10.00
RESP 109: Clinical Practicum I $150.00
RESP 201: Cardiac Monitoring and Diagnostics $85.00
RESP 202: Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care $95.00
RESP 205: Professional Seminar $345.00
   
Surgical Technology  
SURG 120: Surgery Essentials $495.00
SURG 125: Fundamentals of Surgical Technology I $100.00
SURG 135: Fundamentals of Surgical Technology II $250.00
SURG 205: Fundamentals of Surgical Technology IV $20.00
   
Other Fees**  
Books and Course Materials Students are responsible for the purchase of textbooks and other materials for each class when applicable See page 16 or visit bookstore.frederick.edu
Credit by Departmental Exam - per credit hour 50% of tuition  
   
Credit by Portfolio - per credit hour 50% of tuition  
   
External Test Proctoring $42.00
Music Private Lessons per class $490.00
   
   
Transcripts Fee  
E-transcripts delivered electronically $8.00*
Printed transcripts delivered by USPS $10.50*
   
* Tuition and fees rates are subject to change  
** Some classes may charge additional fees for equipment or materials For fee amounts and full details, review the notes in the online, real-time schedule at
https://www.frederick.edu/class-schedules.aspx
 
Learn more about Residency & Tuition

Tuition and fees are part of the full cost of attendance. Other costs include books, food, housing, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses. For more information, visit: https://www.frederick.edu/financial-services/othercosts.aspx.