“Public community college in Frederick, Maryland, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.”
FCC has graduated nearly 30,000 students since 1957 and is recognized for its Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism Institute. The college offers comprehensive instruction, affordable tuition, and workforce training programs including manufacturing and logistics through EARN Maryland grants.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
$3,849
/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$10,042
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Nationally recognized culinary and hospitality programs with industry partnerships.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $10,042
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
