Tuition & Fees

Investing in your education is one of the best decisions you can make, and we want that decision to feel like an easy one. By choosing FCC, your education will be about half the cost of Maryland's four-year public universities, while financial aid and flexible payment plans can make it even more manageable. Wherever you are in your journey, our team is here to walk you through your options and help you find a path that fits your budget and your goals.

Affordable by Design

Being affordable means being clear about the cost of attending Frederick Community College. Tuition is based on your residency status and the number of credit hours you're enrolled in each term. In addition to tuition, standard student fees fund essential support services and campus resources available to you at FCC, while program-specific fees apply to certain courses. Use the tabs below to review the detailed costs for Summer and Fall 2026.

Credits	In-County	Out-of-County	Out-of-State
1	$165.50	$326.50	$431.50
2	$331	$653	$863
3	$496.50	$979.50	$1,294.50
4	$662	$1,306	$1,726
5	$827.50	$1,632.50	$2,157.50
6	$993	$1,959	$2,589
7	$1,158.50	$2,285.50	$3,020.50
8	$1,324	$2,612	$3,452
9	$1,489.50	$2,938.50	$3,883.50
10	$1,655	$3,265	$4,315
11	$1,817	$3,588	$4,743
12	$1,979	$3,911	$5,171
13	$2,141	$4,234	$5,599
14	$2,303	$4,557	$6,027
15	$2,465	$4,880	$6,455
16	$2,627	$5,203	$6,883

Tuition Per Credit Hour

In-County per credit hour	$136
Out-of-County per credit hour	$297
Out-of-State per credit hour	$402

Tuition and fees rates are subject to change.

Consolidated Service Fee ($26)

Students enrolled in a credit course are required to pay a per credit hour consolidated service fee. This fee supports costs associated with registration, transcripts, commencement, instructional and support services, technology, capital improvements, parking, maintenance and repair of College equipment, and safety and security needs.

Student Activity Fee ($3.50)

The Student Activity Fee is charged to all credit students each academic term. Revenue from this fee goes into a special account administered by the Student Government Association, funding social, recreational, and cultural events, campus clubs and student organizations, authorized student travel and service trips, and signature student events such as New Student Convocation, Success Week, Welcome Week, and Wellness Events. The fee is charged on a credit hour basis, up to a maximum of 10 credit hours.

Program and Course Fees

American Sign Language Studies
ASLS 250: ASL Immersion Experience	$175
Biological Science
BSCI 100: Fundamentals of Biology	$20
BSCI 150: Principles of Biology I	$20
BSCI 160: Principles of Biology II	$25
BSCI 223: Microbiology for Allied Health	$40
BSCI 263: Elements of Microbiology	$40
Biotechnology
BIOT 214: Introduction to Biomanufacturing	$35
BIOT 220: Cell Biology	$50
BIOT 222: Cell Therapy and Flow Cytometry	$50
BIOT 224: Gene Therapy Fundamentals	$50
Building Trades
HVAC: per class	$38
Electrical: per class	$106
Welding: per class	$197
Chemistry
CHEM 101: General Chemistry I	$10
CHEM 102: General Chemistry II	$10
CHEM 201: Organic Chemistry I	$15
CHEM 202: Organic Chemistry II	$15
Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts: per class	$135
Credit Conversion Program Fee (FEMA)
Per credit hour, subject to change	$95
Emergency Management
EMGT Courses 105, 115, 125, 135, 140, 215, 225, 235 (Per course, not eligible for refund.)	$125
Exercise Science
EXSC 170: Introduction to Health and Exercise Science	$70
Medical Assisting
MEDA 112: Medical Office Procedures	$105
Nursing
NURS 101: Introduction to Clinical Nursing	$1,035
NURS 211: Medical-Surgical Nursing I	$600
NURS 212: Medical-Surgical Nursing II	$590
NURS 218: Maternal, Child, and Family Nursing	$20
NURS 231: Medical-Surgical Nursing III	$750
Physical Therapy Assistant
PTHA 101: Introduction to Physical Therapy Assistant	$220
PTHA 105: Basic Patient Care Skills	$251
PTHA 113: Physical Agents	$18
PTHA 180: Clinical Experience I	$20
PTHA 205: Advanced Patient Care Skills	$60
PTHA 235: Clinical Experience II	$175
Respiratory Care
RESP 100: Introduction to Respiratory Care	$260
RESP 102: Fundamentals of Respiratory Care	$150
RESP 107: Principals of Mechanical Ventilation	$10
RESP 109: Clinical Practicum I	$150
RESP 201: Cardiac Monitoring and Diagnostics	$85
RESP 202: Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care	$95
RESP 205: Professional Seminar	$345
Surgical Technology
SURG 120: Surgery Essentials	$495
SURG 125: Fundamentals of Surgical Technology I	$100
SURG 135: Fundamentals of Surgical Technology II	$250
SURG 205: Fundamentals of Surgical Technology IV	$20
Other Fees
Credit by Departmental Exam, per credit hour	50% of tuition
Credit by Portfolio, per credit hour	50% of tuition
External Test Proctoring	$42
Music Private Lessons, per class	$490
Transcripts Fee
E-transcripts, delivered electronically	$8
Printed transcripts, delivered by USPS	$10.50

Important Information

Tuition and fees rates are subject to change.
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment are available for purchase a bookstore.frederick.edu.
Select courses require additional fees for equipment or materials, as noted in the real-time schedule.

Credits	In-County	Out-of-County	Out-of-State
1	$169.50	$335.50	$443.50
2	$339	$671	$887
3	$508.50	$1,006.50	$1,330.50
4	$678	$1,342	$1,774
5	$847.50	$1,677.50	$2,217.50
6	$1,017	$2,013	$2,661
7	$1,186.50	$2,348.50	$3,104.50
8	$1,356	$2,684	$3,548
9	$1,525.50	$3,019.50	$3,991.50
10	$1,695	$3,355	$4,435
11	$1,861	$3,687	$4,875
12	$2,027	$4,019	$5,315
13	$2,193	$4,351	$5,755
14	$2,359	$4,683	$6,195
15	$2,525	$5,015	$6,635
16	$2,691	$5,347	$7,075