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Ranken Technical College, Missouri

Overview of Ranken Technical College

Ranken Technical College can be found in St. Louis, Missouri (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at Ranken Technical College.

Areas of Study

The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at Ranken Technical College are in engineering technician, construction trades, mechanics and repair, and production trades.

Ranken Technical College Selectivity

The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications. People attending Ranken Technical College come from a variety of states around the country.

Student Body

In 2005, 1,617 students were enrolled in the school. Older adults are in evidence at Ranken Technical College, often seeking career changing education. A very high share of students at the school are male.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Ranken Technical College is a private, nonprofit, degree-granting institution of higher learning whose primary mission is to provide the comprehensive education and training necessary to prepare students for employment and advancement in a variety of technical fields."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Ranken Technical College

Ranken Technical College
4431 Finney Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113-2811
General Phone: (314) 371-0236
Admissions Phone: (314) 286-4811
Financial Aid Phone: (314) 286-4863
http://www.ranken.edu

Ranken Technical College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Ranken Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Mechanics And Repair277industrial electronics tech, automobile mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance tech, autobody repair, mechanic and repair, communications install and repair
Engineering Technician200HVAC tech, computer engineering tech, instrumentation tech, architectural engineering tech
Construction Trades67plumbing, carpentry
Production Trades40machinist, welding
Business And Management0business management

Number of programs and degrees for Ranken Technical College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree30411
Award of less than 1 academic year23211
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years405
Bachelor's degree82

Student Body

In 2005, Ranken Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,617 students (1,273 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White81%
Black17%
Hispanic0%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Other Races1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1924%
20-2126%
22-2416%
25-2911%
30-347%
35-395%
40-498%
50-642%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Missouri67%
Illinois33%

Ranken Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time44 %
Part-Time36 %

Ranken Technical College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of St. Louis, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Ranken Technical College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (314) 286-4811

Ranken Technical College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 10,000
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 10,000
Books and supplies$ 3,200

Financial Aid:
Ranken Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1250000)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (314) 286-4863

Ranken Technical College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year50$41,4460*
Lecturercalendar year0*2*
All faculty totalcalendar year50$41,4462*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorshort term4$58514$45,850
All faculty totalshort term4$58514$45,850

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Ranken Technical College Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

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Ranken Technical College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Ranken Technical College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Ranken Technical College Male % of student body
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Ranken Technical College % of degrees in engineering technician
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 8%Ranken Technical College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Ranken Technical College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Ranken Technical College % of degrees in production trades
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Ranken Technical College % of students from other states
% students 40 years or older
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Ranken Technical College % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Ranken Technical College % of degrees in construction trades
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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