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Ranger College

Ranger College

Ranger, TX · Rural · 971 students
4
Year
Public
Rural
Small (<3k)
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Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Established in 1926, Ranger College is one of the oldest public community colleges in Texas, notable for providing a traditional residential campus experience in a close-knit, rural setting. The institution is best known for its strong university-transfer pathways alongside respected workforce programs in registered nursing, vocational nursing, welding, and cosmetology. Campus culture is vibrant and community-oriented, heavily driven by its active NJCAA athletic tradition, which includes nationally competitive rodeo, baseball, and basketball teams. With small class sizes and affordable tuition, Ranger offers an accessible environment for students seeking either immediate career training or a seamless jump to a four-year university.

Wikipedia:Ranger College is a public community college in Ranger, Texas. The college's website asserts that it "is one of the oldest public two-year colleges in continuous operation in the state of Texas." In conjunction with its main campus in Ranger, the college maintains several satellite campuses across Erath County and Brown County, Texas. Ranger College provides dual-credit courses to over 40 area school districts.

Location
Ranger, TX, 76470 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
101 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$15,017
Out-of-state COA
$21,317
Avg net price
$6,182
Room & board
$5,082
In-state tuition
$2,766
Out-of-state tuition
$9,066
Books & supplies
$1,800/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$5,459
$30–48k
$5,645
$48–75k
$7,622
$75–110k
$9,535
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
27%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
28%
Transferred
27%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
44%
Median earnings (6yr)
$30,914
Median earnings (10yr)
$35,552
Median debt
$9,500
Monthly loan payment
$101
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,117–$9,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$15,500
Student Body
Men 40%Women 60%
20
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
17%
First-generation
46%
Median family income
$26,073
Independent students
37%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
23%
Race & ethnicity
White
49%
Hispanic
33%
Black
7%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
6%
Institutional
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
28%
Avg faculty salary
$4,027/mo
Instructional spend/student
$3,285
Federal loan rate
7%

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