Illinois Eastern Community Colleges-Frontier Community College (IECC-FCC) is a public, two-year institution located in the rural setting of Fairfield, Illinois. Established in 1976, the college forms one part of a four-college district serving students primarily from southeastern Illinois. The campus provides an intimate academic atmosphere with a focus on personalized learning experiences, vocational training, and transfer programs to four-year universities. Students have access to a range of academic options, with notable emphasis on programs in Nursing, Cosmetology, and Industrial Technology. Frontier Community College operates with an open admission policy, allowing for a generally non-selective enrollment process. On-campus housing is not available, as the college serves a commuter population. While not recognized for a prominent athletic program, IECC-FCC dedicates itself to serving the educational needs of its community and the professional development of its students.
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Frontier Community Coll has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student. 216 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,524 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $8,902 plus fees of $1,154.