Frederick Community College Facilities Master Plan Executive Summary ES-4 May, 2023 3. Academic Program Review, Enrollment A total unduplicated headcount of 5,756 students enrolled in 46,607 credit hours of instruction in Fall 2020 generating 3,107 fulltime equivalent (FTE) student enrollments: Enrollment Summary – Fall 2020 According to the Maryland Higher Education Commission, total enrollments at FCC are expected to increase from 2019 to 2030 by 27%, from 6,129 to 7,780. At the same time, full-time enrollments are expected to increase by 31%, from 1,843 to 2,414 and part-time enrollments are expected to increase by 25%, from 4,286 to 5,361. FCC has demonstrated success in the percentage of students who have graduated and transferred. The College ranks second of all 16 community colleges in the State in graduation and transfer rates. A total of 21.8% of students graduated and transferred from FCC compared to a statewide average of 15.3%. During FY 2018-19, the college served 882 associate degree graduates and 230 certificate graduates. Another 6124 students enrolled in courses for credit, but did not complete a degree during that period of time. Significantly, the college offered dual credit courses to county high schools, serving a total of 1,400 students over the course of the year. The college also served 1,151 basic education students and 2,016 personal enrichment students enrolled in non-credit courses. Nondegree seeking students enrolled in workforce or professional development programs accounted for 3,286 students. The consultant team identified priorities, strengths, and readiness of academic programs in meeting student and community needs through data collected and as expressed by internal and external constituencies. Recommendations are made to strengthen existing academic programs and the development of new initiatives including the expansion of technology support systems and interdisciplinary and partnership opportunities. New programs and expansions will complement the rich array of more than 85 programs currently offered within 12 areas of study, which include Arts and Humanities, Business, Community Education, Education and Childcare, General Studies, Healthcare, Hospitality, Culinary and Tourism, Information Technology, Public Safety, Skilled Trades, Social Sciences and STEM.
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