Ranger College is in a rural area, in Ranger, Texas. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Ranger College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include office and administration, nursing and emergency medicine, personal services, beauty and cosmetology, and production trades.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Ranger College offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Ranger College, in 2005, had 756 students (622 full-time equivalent).
The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Student athletes can receive financial aid in some cases.
More complete details are provided below.
Ranger College
1100 College Circle
Ranger, TX 76470
General Phone: (254) 647-3234
http://www.ranger.cc.tx.us
Ranger College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 48 | licensed practical nurse |
| Liberal Arts | 35 | general studies |
| Office And Administration | 14 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 14 | cosmetology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | data processing tech |
| Production Trades | 7 | welding |
| Mechanics And Repair | 0 | automobile mechanics |
Number of programs and degrees for Ranger College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 77 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 38 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 11 | 3 |
In 2005, Ranger College had a total enrollment of 756 students (622 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18% |
| 18-19 | 39% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 88% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| Alabama | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 26 % |
Ranger College offers campus housing for 425 of its 622 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Ranger, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,710 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,710 |
| Room and board | $ 3,200 |
| Room charge | $ 1,100 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,111 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,307 |
Financial Aid:
Ranger College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 360300)
Ranger College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 6 | 2 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $30,432 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $36,643 | 6 | $29,955 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $34,866 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $31,200 | 4 | $25,787 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 9 | $33,994 | 7 | $25,507 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 69 | 31 | 100 |
| Football | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Basketball | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| Track | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 14 | 14 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ranger College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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