Front Range Community College

What Front Range Community College does

Front Range Community College is a public two-year institution founded in 1968 and operating as part of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS), governed by the Colorado State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education. The college runs three physical campuses — Boulder County (Longmont), Larimer (Fort Collins), and Westminster — plus an expanding online learning operation, serving the Denver-Boulder-Fort Collins corridor. FRCC offers more than 200 degrees and certificates, including 45 fully online programs and five bachelor's degrees (Business Administration, Business for Creative Industries, Geospatial Science, Integrated Building Design, and RN-to-BSN Completion), with stackable credentials from short-term badges through associate and bachelor's pathways. Core instructional technology is the D2L Brightspace learning management system (branded MyCourses), supported by an Ellucian-powered student portal (eWOLF), YuJa for video assignments, and integrated tutoring (Pear Deck Tutor up to 5 hours/week) and mental health (BetterMynd) platforms.

The institution generates revenue through state-set per-credit tuition ($291/credit for Colorado residents, $718.35/credit for non-residents, plus fees and course-specific surcharges), the Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend ($116/credit), mandatory campus and technology fees, scholarship/grant disbursements ($41.6M via the FRCC Foundation), and an incremental federal grant pipeline ($1.3M October 2025 for Larimer Campus support services). Customer segments span recent high school graduates, first-generation students (46% of enrollment), working adults and career changers, veterans and military-affiliated learners (No. 7 Military Friendly Large Community College nationally), concurrent-enrolled high school students, English language learners, adult basic education/GED candidates, and employer-sponsored workforce cohorts. Distribution is omnichannel: in-person at three campuses, online via D2L, through Colorado high school concurrent enrollment partnerships, via apprenticeship programs, and through customized employer training in emerging verticals such as quantum technology (Vacuum and Cryogenic Technician Training Program launched with Elevate Quantum and CU Denver in May 2026) and allied dental hygiene (Community Dental Clinic opened in Fort Collins January 2025).

Strategically, FRCC is positioning itself as a workforce and innovation anchor in the Front Range region rather than purely a transfer institution. New vertical capabilities in quantum technician training and integrated healthcare (paramedicine degree, dental clinic) are tied to industry partnerships and external philanthropic and federal funding, while physical expansion (Urban Innovation Campus Phase II in downtown Longmont, approved June 2026) creates a downtown workforce and innovation hub. The institution is accredited, NC-SARA authorized (enabling interstate online enrollment), and compliant with WCAG 2.2 AA, FERPA, HIPAA, Title IX, ADA, and the Colorado Open Records Act.

Name

Front Range Community College

Legal name

Front Range Community College

Website

https://frontrange.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Front Range Community College is Colorado's largest community college, operating campuses in Westminster, Longmont, and Fort Collins plus extensive online programs, delivering more than 200 degrees and certificates to diverse student populations including first-generation, veteran, and working adult learners.

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Product category

Community College Higher Education Services

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Online Community Colleges (2-Year, Degree/Transfer) (EDAHALAC), Dual Enrollment / Early College Programs (via Community Colleges) (EDAHADAH)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Online learning programs
• Workforce training services
• Continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Westminster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Per-Credit Tuition: Students pay tuition per credit hour based on residency status. Colorado residents pay $291/credit (or $403.50 for distance/online), non-residents pay $718.35/credit. Additional fees apply per campus and course type.
2. State Funding and COF Stipend: Colorado State Board for Community Colleges sets tuition rates. Colorado residents receive College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend ($116/credit) that reduces effective tuition costs.
3. Student Fees: Mandatory fees including registration, building, parking, student activity, technology, wellness fees, plus course-specific fees for high-cost courses and lab kits.
4. Grants and Scholarships: FRCC Foundation distributes scholarships and grants. In recent data, $41.6M in scholarships and grants were awarded to students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Front Range Community College is a public two-year higher education institution offering over 200 associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, certificates, workforce training, ESL, GED preparation, and continuing education programs. It delivers instruction across three Colorado campuses (Westminster, Longmont/Boulder County, Fort Collins/Larimer) and through 45 fully online programs, supported by the MyCourses (D2L) learning management system and eWOLF student portal.

Product overview

Front Range Community College is Colorado's largest community college offering over 200 academic programs through a multi-platform educational ecosystem. The core learning experience is delivered via MyCourses (D2L) learning management system and the eWOLF student portal, which together provide access to 45 fully online degree and certificate programs and 5 bachelor's degree programs. The college also operates specialized workforce training programs including the Vacuum and Cryogenic Technician Training Program (quantum industry) and the Community Dental Clinic (healthcare). Student support services including academic advising (COMPASS), mental health counseling, and tutoring are available both on-campus and online, with partnerships including BetterMynd for virtual therapy and Pear Deck Tutor for online academic support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degree and Certificate Programs (200+) Stackable academic credentials including Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of General Studies, and Associate of Applied Science degrees, plus certificates spanning business, health sciences, computer information systems, criminal justice, engineering, manufacturing, liberal arts, and social sciences — designed for transfer-bound and career-focused students.
• Bachelor's Degree Programs Five bachelor's degree programs including Business Administration, Business for Creative Industries, Geospatial Science, Integrated Building Design, and RN-to-BSN Completion, designed to be flexible, affordable, and supportive with smaller class sizes.
• Online Degree and Certificate Programs 45 fully online programs including Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of General Studies, and numerous AAS degrees and certificates, delivered via the D2L Brightspace (MyCourses) platform for students seeking flexibility.
• Vacuum and Cryogenic Technician Training Program Badge-based program with stackable credentials (10-40 hours) featuring hands-on training with industry-grade cryogenic hardware, addressing the critical workforce gap in the quantum industry. Developed in partnership with Elevate Quantum and CU Denver.
• FRCC Community Dental Clinic Student-staffed dental clinic in Fort Collins offering low-cost dental services to the community (adults $50, children $20) while providing hands-on clinical training for dental hygiene and dental assisting students.
• Paramedicine Associate Degree Program New associate degree program in paramedicine providing students and working EMTs a clear pathway to career advancement and higher-paying jobs.
• ESL (English as a Second Language) Programs English language programs including ESL courses, citizenship classes, workforce ESL, and academic English for non-native English speakers seeking language proficiency for academic or career advancement.
• GED Testing and High School Equivalency Preparation GED testing and adult basic education for adults who did not complete high school, including preparatory courses to earn a high school equivalency credential.
• Concurrent Enrollment / High School College Programs Partnerships with Colorado high schools enabling students to earn college credits before graduation, including dual credit and early college access programs.
• Registered Apprenticeship Programs Registered apprenticeship programs combining on-the-job training with classroom instruction for career advancement across skilled trades and employer-sponsored pathways.
• Continuing Education Continuing education courses for professional development, personal enrichment, certifications, and skills upgrades for working adults and community members.

Quantifiable outcome

• $21,166 two-year savings compared to attending a four-year university
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Elevate QuantumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2026Partnership with Elevate Quantum and University of Colorado Denver to launch a first-of-its-kind Vacuum and Cryogenic Technician Training Program at Quantum Commons in Denver. The badge-based program offers stackable credentials (10-40 hours) emphasizing hands-on training with industry-grade cryogenic hardware. First cohort launching August 2026.
• University of Colorado DenvercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2026Joint partner with Elevate Quantum in the Vacuum and Cryogenic Technician Training Program addressing critical quantum industry workforce gap. Senator John Hickenlooper participated in the announcement.
• BetterMyndcoreTechnology or IntegrationVirtual mental health counseling partnership providing FRCC students access to free online therapy sessions with diverse licensed counselors. Students can access up to 6 free sessions per academic year through video-therapy platform.
• Pear Deck TutorcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline tutoring platform integrated into D2L learning management system, providing 24/7 access to qualified tutors. Students eligible for up to 5 hours of tutoring services per week at no cost.
• Colorado Space Grant ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership allowing FRCC students to design experiments and build prototypes for space-related research. In 2021, two FRCC teams won first place for their missions in consortium competitions.
• American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRCC participates in the AACC Pathways Project, a national initiative to improve student success through structured academic and career pathways.
• AmazonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmazon Choice Program partnership providing educational resources and potential career pathways in logistics and operations.
• Metallica Scholars ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development scholarship program supporting students in trades and manufacturing programs, funded by the Metallica band foundation.
• Colorado State University (Wolves to Rams Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer partnership (formerly Bridges to Baccalaureate) helping STEM students successfully transfer and graduate from CSU. Includes special advising and community building for transfer students.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Arapahoe Community College: A direct peer within the same Colorado Community College System (CCCS). Comparable two-year public community college offering associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training in the Denver metro area, sharing governance, tuition-rate setting, and accreditation.
• Pikes Peak State College: A direct CCCS peer serving the Colorado Springs region. Offers a similar portfolio of associate degrees, transfer programs, and workforce credentials, governed by the same State Board and sharing tuition structures with FRCC.
• Red Rocks Community College: A direct CCCS peer located in Lakewood/Denver, offering the same two-year associate degree and certificate catalog, transfer pathways, and concurrent enrollment programs under identical state-set tuition rates.
• Community College of Aurora: A direct CCCS peer in the Denver metro offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and workforce programs under identical governance and tuition framework as FRCC.
• Pueblo Community College: A direct CCCS peer serving southern Colorado; comparable two-year public community college with associate degrees, healthcare and trades programs, and similar transfer pathway agreements.

Broad incumbents

• Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA): One of the largest community college systems in the US with comparable scale (multi-campus, 75,000+ credit students) and similar breadth of associate degrees, online programs, and workforce training — useful national-scale benchmark for FRCC.
• Houston Community College: Large urban public community college system with multiple campuses, extensive online offerings, and major healthcare/trades workforce programs; a relevant national-scale comparison for FRCC's geographic and program breadth.
• Pima Community College: Large multi-campus public community college in Arizona offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, workforce training, and dual enrollment; comparable in scale and mission to FRCC.
• Lone Star College: Texas-based multi-campus community college system offering associate degrees, bachelor's programs, and extensive workforce training; comparable scale and breadth of healthcare and trades programs.

Others

• Colorado State University (Wolves to Rams transfer partnership): FRCC's primary transfer partner for STEM students (Wolves to Rams, formerly Bridges to Baccalaureate). Listed as a partner rather than direct peer, but the most important four-year institution for FRCC transfer outcomes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/frcc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@FRCCedu
• Facebookfacebook.com/2423
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/front-range-community-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/frccedu

Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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