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Phone
  
+1 618-842-3711

Average salary after attending undergrad
  
25,700 USD (2013)

Graduation rate
  
70.6% (2014)

Average annual cost for students receiving federal aid
  
166 USD (2014)

Address
  
2 Frontier Dr, Fairfield, IL 62837, USA

Undergraduate tuition and fees
  
Local tuition: 2,954 USD (2015), Domestic tuition: 11,070 USD (2015)

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Illinois Eastern Communi, Lincoln Trail College, Olney Central College, Wabash Valley College, Rend Lake College

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Frontier Community College is a community college located in Fairfield, Illinois. It confers two-year associates degrees and technical certificates, and also offers on-line four year degrees through its affiliation with Franklin University. Frontier Community College is a member of the Illinois Eastern Community Colleges organization.

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Frontier Community College is one of four colleges in the Illinois Eastern Community Colleges #529 (IECC). The original name was Illinois Eastern Community Colleges' Continuing Education Facilities in Fairfield and the door opened on September 6, 1974.

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History

On July 26, 1976, the concept of "Campus Beyond Walls" was established by the Board of Trustees for the Continuing Education Division. The concept was established in order to take education to the people of the 12 counties included in the Illinois Eastern Community Colleges. Classes were held in churches, schools, community buildings, etc.

The Foundation was formed by community citizens in 1977 and offer financial support with building needs, programs and scholarships.

Presidents of the college include:

  • Richard L. Mason 1976–1996
  • Dr. William Lex 1996–2000
  • Dr. Michael Dreith 2001–2007
  • Dr. Charles Novak 2007–2008 (Interim)
  • Dr. Tim Taylor 2008–2014
  • Dr. Jay Edgren 2014–present
  • References

    Frontier Community College Wikipedia