Front Range is one of just seven community colleges in the US to make the top 100 schools list for online learning.
Front Range Community College has been recognized as one of America’s Best Online Learning Colleges (2022), according to a new list compiled by Newsweek and database company Statista. FRCC is among the top seven community colleges on the list.
“FRCC tailors our online classes to meet the specific needs of remote students,” said Dean of Online Learning Chico Garcia. “And we’re one of the few community colleges that have dedicated online advisors and support staff specifically designated to work with our online students.”
More than 11,000 FRCC students—about 40 percent of the student body—take at least one online class in an average year. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased that number—but online learning is nothing new to the college. FRCC has been focused on offering excellent online learning experiences for more than 25 years.
“We’ve been teaching online since 1995, and have been continually investing in improving our courses,” said FRCC President Andy Dorsey. “All FRCC faculty receive significant training on how to make their teaching most effective for the online learning environment.”
About FRCC Online Learning
FRCC currently offers more than 500 online courses in an average semester. The college also has 46 programs—including 28 degrees and 18 certificates—that can be completed entirely online.
Online students at FRCC get access to the same services as students who take classes on campus. All without the commute—and on a flexible schedule that works for our students’ busy lives.
About Newsweek’s Ranking
Newsweek based its new ranking on an online survey among US residents who have used online learning services to obtain an academic degree or acquire knowledge and skills for their job (professional development) or hobbies (personal development).
About Front Range Community College
FRCC offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs from locations in Boulder County, Larimer County, Westminster, Brighton, and online. FRCC is a member of the Colorado Community College System.
About the Colorado Community College System
The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) is the state’s largest system of higher education, serving 138,000 students annually at 13 colleges and 39 locations across Colorado. Our open access mission ensures all Coloradans who aspire to enrich their lives have access to quality higher education opportunities.
