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Ranger College, RC, was officially founded in 1925 and began offering classesoin September 13, 1926. Located on 50 acres in Ranger, Texas, RC is among the oldest continually operating public colleges in Texas.
Ranger College offers Associate of Applied Science degrees, as well as certificate programs of study. A number of workforce education courses are also available. Students can choose from courses in computer information technology, mathematics, welding technology, cosmetology, office technology, and vocational nursing.
The athletics department of Ranger College fields teams in baseball, basketball, golf, rodeo, softball, soccer, and volleyball. The teams are nicknamed the Rangers, and they compete in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association, and the National Junior College Athletic Association. RC's football and rodeo teams have won national championships in recent years.
Ranger College is in a rural area, in Ranger, TX. 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, computer science and engineering, nursing and emergency medicine, 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 2007-2008, had 594 students (616 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.rangercollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 56 | licensed practical nurse |
| Liberal Arts | 22 | general studies |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 19 | cosmetology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 17 | data processing tech |
| Production Trades | 12 | welding |
| Office and Administration | 8 | general office occupations, administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Ranger College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 92 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 28 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 14 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Ranger College had a total enrollment of 594 students (616 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 70% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 28 % |
Ranger College offers campus housing for 425 of its 616 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Ranger, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,400 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,400 |
| Room and board | $ 3,452 |
| Room charge | $ 1,100 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,381 |
| Books and supplies | $ 875 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,535 |
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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 4 | 2 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 4 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $35,000 | 5 | $28,750 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $35,000 | 7 | $24,979 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| 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 | 3 | $35,871 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $31,140 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 10 | $33,863 | 5 | $29,211 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 103 | 41 | 144 |
| Baseball | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| Football | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Basketball | 11 | 5 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 18 | 36 | 54 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education 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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