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Tuition & Fees

We're affordable!

 

You're smart to invest in your future at FCC. Our tuition and fees are about half of what they are at four-year public colleges in Maryland. We'll help you find a variety of financial aid and clearly explain the federal government's Hope Scholarship tax credit and our deferred tuition plan.

Spring & Summer 2025 Tuition & Fees

Credits In-County Out-of-County Out-of-State
1 $160.92 $316.98 $418.98
2 $321.84 $633.96 $837.96
3 $482.76 $950.94 $1,256.94
4 $643.68 $1,267.92 $1,675.92
5 $804.60 $1,584.90 $2,094.90
6 $965.52 $1,901.88 $2,513.88
7 $1,126.44 $2,218.86 $2,932.86
8 $1,287.36 $2,535.84 $3,351.84
9 $1,448.28 $2,852.82 $3,770.82
10 $1,609.20 $3,169.80 $4,189.80
11 $1,766.78 $3,483.44 $4,605.44
12 $1,924.36 $3,797.08 $5021.08
13 $2,081.94 $4,110.72 $5,436.72
14 $2,239.52 $4,424.36 $5,852.36
15 $2,397.10 $4,738.00 $6,268.00
       
Amounts include tuition, consolidated service fee, and student activity fee.
*Tuition and fee rates are subject to change.
 
Tuition*  
In-County per credit hour $131.58
Out-of-County per credit hour $287.64
Out-of-State per credit hour $389.64
 
Fees**  
Consolidated service fee (per credit hour)

Every student taking a credit course will be required to pay a consolidated service fee per credit hour. This fee supports costs associated with registration, transcripts, commencement, various instructional and support services, technology costs, capital expenditures including capital improvements, parking, maintenance and repair of College equipment/systems, and safety and security needs.
$26.00
 
Student Activities (10 credit maximum)

The student activity fee is charged to all credit students each academic term. The revenue generated goes into a special account administered by the SGA to fund social, recreational, and cultural events, campus clubs and student organizations, authorized student travel and service trips, and annual signature student events. Fee charged on a credit hour basis for up to a maximum of 10 credit hours.
$3.34
 
Admissions Application no charge
Schedule Change no charge
Credit by Portfolio (per credit hour) 50% of tuition
Credit by Departmental Exam (per credit hour) 50% of tuition
American Sign Language Immersion Experience $120.00
Nursing Program –
Assessment Technology Institute (ATI) Fee
$420.00*
Building Trades
HVAC and Electrical (per class)
 
$73.00
Welding (per class) $102.00
Applied Music (per class) $490.00
Culinary Arts (per class)

Please refer to the specific HCTI course. Some courses require a chef uniform and basic knife or pastry set.
$121.00
Transcripts Fee

E-transcripts delivered electronically
$8.00*
Printed transcripts delivered by USPS $10.50*
MACEM & PS Fees
FEMA credit conversion fee (per credit hour, subject to change)                                     
EMGT courses 105, 115, 125, 135, 140, 215, 225, 235 registration fee
(per course, not eligible for 50% refund)
 
$90.00
       
 $100.00
Physical Education Fees

Please refer to the specific PE course for fees that may be payable to the site where the class meets.
 
Physical Therapist Assistant Fees
 
PTHA 105: Background & drug testing fee
PTHA 101: Electronic health record platform
 
 
 $143.99
 $220.00
Surgical Technology Fees

SURG 120: Lab supplies for entire program
SURG 125: Preclinical screening
SURG 200: Certification fees
Please refer to specific SURG course for fees that may be required.
 
 
 $425.00
 $100.00
 $250.00
*Tuition and fees rates are subject to change.

** In special cases, the college may charge additional fees. Some classes may charge additional fees for equipment or materials.

Students are responsible for the purchase of texts and other materials for each class. The average cost is about $150 per course.
 



Learn more about Residency & Tuition

 

Tuition and fees are part of the full Cost of Attendance

Fall 2025 Tuition & Fees

Credits In-County Out-of-County Out-of-State
1 $165.50 $326.50 $431.50
2 $331.00 $653.00 $863.00
3 $496.50 $979.50 $1,294.50
4 $662.00 $1,306.00 $1,726.00
5 $827.50 $1,632.50 $2,157.50
6 $993.00 $1,959.00 $2,589.00
7 $1,158.50 $2,285.50 $3,020.50
8 $1,324.00 $2,612.00 $3,452.00
9 $1,489.50 $2,938.50 $3,883.50
10 $1,655.00 $3,265.00 $4,315.00
11 $1,817.00 $3,588.00 $4,743.00
12 $1,979.00 $3,911.00 $5,171.00
13 $2,141.00 $4,234.00 $5,599.00
14 $2,303.00 $4,557.00 $6,027.00
15 $2,465.00 $4,880.00 $6,455.00
16 $2,627.00 $5,203.00 $6,883.00

 

* Tuition and fees rates are subject to change  
Tuition and fees are part of the full cost of attendance.
For more information, visit: https://www.frederick.edu/financial-services/othercosts.aspx.
   
Tuition and fees*  
In-County per credit hour $136.00
Out-of-County per credit hour $297.00
Out-of-State per credit hour $402.00
   
Consolidated Service Fee ($26.00)  
Every student taking a credit course will be required to pay a consolidated service fee per credit hour. The consolidated service fee supports costs associated with registration, transcripts, commencement, various instructional and support services, technology costs, capital expenditures including capital improvements, parking, maintenance and repair of College equipment/systems, and safety and security needs.
   
Student Activity Fee ($3.50)  
The Student Activity Fee is a fee charged to all credit students each academic term.
The revenue generated goes into a special account administered by the Student Government Association to fund social, recreational, and cultural events, campus clubs and student organizations, authorized student travel and service trips, and annual signature student events such as New Student Convocation, Success Week, Welcome Week, and Wellness Events. The fee is charged on a credit hour basis for up to a maximum of 10 credit hours.
   
Program and Course Fees**  
American Sign Language Studies  
ASLS 250: ASL Immersion Experience $175.00
   
Biological Science  
BSCI 100: Fundamentals of Biology $20.00
BSCI 150: Principles of Biology I $20.00
BSCI 160: Principles of Biology II $25.00
BSCI 223: Microbiology for Allied Health $40.00
BSCI 263: Elements of Microbiology $40.00
   
Biotechnology  
BIOT 214: Introduction to Biomanufacturing $35.00
BIOT 220: Cell Biology $50.00
BIOT 222: Cell Therapy and Flow Cytometry $50.00
BIOT 224: Gene Therapy Fundamentals $50.00
   
Building Trades  
HVAC: per class $38.00*
Electrical: per class $106.00*
Welding: per class $197.00*
   
Chemistry  
CHEM 101: General Chemistry I $10.00
CHEM 102: General Chemistry II $10.00
CHEM 201: Organic Chemistry I $15.00
CHEM 202: Organic Chemistry II $15.00
   
Culinary Arts  
Culinary Arts (per class) $135.00
Please refer to the specific HCTI course Some courses require a chef uniform and basic knife or pastry set
   
Credit Conversion Program Fee (FEMA)  
per credit hour, subject to change $95.00*
   
Emergency Management  
EMGT Courses 105, 115, 125, 135, 140, 215, 225, 235 registration fee  
per course, not eligible for 50% refund $125.00
   
Exercise Science  
EXSC 170: Introduction to Health and Exercise Science $70.00
Medical Assisting  
MEDA 112: Medical Office Procedures $105.00
   
Nursing  
NURS 101: Introduction to Clinical Nursing $1,035.00
NURS 211: Medical-Surgical Nursing I $600.00
NURS 212: Medical-Surgical Nursing II $590.00
NURS 218: Maternal, Child, and Family Nursing $20.00
NURS 231: Medical-Surgical Nursing III $750.00
   
Physical Therapy Assistant  
PTHA 101: Introduction to Physical Therapy Assistant $220.00
PTHA 105: Basic Patient Care Skills $251.00
PTHA 113: Physical Agents $18.00
PTHA 180: Clinical Experience I $20.00
PTHA 205: Advanced Patient Care Skills $60.00
PTHA 235: Clinical Experience II $175.00
   
Respiratory Care  
RESP 100: Introduction to Respiratory Care $260.00
RESP 102: Fundamentals of Respiratory Care $150.00
RESP 107: Principals of Mechanical Ventilation $10.00
RESP 109: Clinical Practicum I $150.00
RESP 201: Cardiac Monitoring and Diagnostics $85.00
RESP 202: Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care $95.00
RESP 205: Professional Seminar $345.00
   
Surgical Technology  
SURG 120: Surgery Essentials $495.00
SURG 125: Fundamentals of Surgical Technology I $100.00
SURG 135: Fundamentals of Surgical Technology II $250.00
SURG 205: Fundamentals of Surgical Technology IV $20.00
   
Other Fees**  
Books and Course Materials Students are responsible for the purchase of textbooks and other materials for each class when applicable See page 16 or visit bookstore.frederick.edu
Credit by Departmental Exam - per credit hour 50% of tuition  
   
Credit by Portfolio - per credit hour 50% of tuition  
   
External Test Proctoring $42.00
Music Private Lessons per class $490.00
   
   
Transcripts Fee  
E-transcripts delivered electronically $8.00*
Printed transcripts delivered by USPS $10.50*
   
* Tuition and fees rates are subject to change  
** Some classes may charge additional fees for equipment or materials For fee amounts and full details, review the notes in the online, real-time schedule at
frederickedu/class-schedules/html-schedule.aspx