Paying for Frontier Community College

In-StateOut-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee $10,270 2.13% $12,340 2.14%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Frontier Community College (Frontier CC) are $10,270 for Illinois residents and $12,340 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,174 based on out-of-state tuition rate.
71% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $1,764. It could cover 14.29% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $27,156 for Illinois residents and $29,226 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Frontier Community College is $10,270 for Illinois residents and $12,340 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.13% for Illinois residents and increased by 2.14% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($4,914) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,174.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Frontier CC is $10,489 for Illinois residents and $12,604 for out-of-state students, a 2.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Frontier CC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$10,056 $12,082$17,190
2023-2024$10,270$12,340$17,190
Change % 2023-20242.13%2.14%0.00%
2024-2025$10,489$12,604$17,190

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Frontier CC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $284 for Illinois residents and $349 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$278$342
2023-2024$284$349
2024-2025$290$356
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Frontier CC Tuition Charts

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Frontier Community College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Frontier CC
In-StateOut-of-State
Frontier Community College$10,270$12,340
College of DuPage$10,410$12,510
William Rainey Harper College$9,990$11,802
College of Lake County$10,531$14,036
Moraine Valley Community College$8,502$9,846
Joliet Junior College$12,750$13,800
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