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Ranken Technical College

Ranken Technical College

Ranken Technical College was established by David Ranken Jr. in 1907. This private, 2-year college is located in St. Louis, Missouri. More than 1,700 students enroll in Ranken Technical College every year.

A number of associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in technology and science are offered by Ranken Technical College. Certificate programs in various fields of study are also available. Students can choose from courses in the fields of automotive maintenance technology, architectural technology, electrical systems design technology, electronic automation technology and information technology.

Skills USA, the American Institute Of Architecture Students, the Women In Technology, the Instrumentation Society Of America and the Ranken Automotive Club are some of the clubs and organizations offered to the students at Ranken Technical College.

Overview of Ranken Technical College

Ranken Technical College can be found in Saint Louis, MO (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, 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.

Student Body

In 2007-2008, 1,743 students were enrolled in Ranken Technical College. A very high share of students at the school are male.

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
http://www.ranken.edu

Ranken Technical College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Mechanics and Repair325industrial electronics tech, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, heavy equipment maintenance tech, mechanic and repair, communications install and repair
Engineering Technician173HVAC tech, instrumentation tech, computer engineering tech, architectural engineering tech
Construction Trades84carpentry, plumbing
Production Trades63machinist, welding
Business and Management13business management

Number of programs and degrees for Ranken Technical College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree33511
Award of less than 1 academic year24512
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years465
Bachelor's degree322

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Ranken Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,743 students (1,491 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
Unknown100%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-1922%
20-2125%
22-2418%
25-2916%
30-347%
35-394%
40-495%
50-642%

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

ResidencePercent
Missouri48%
Illinois32%

Ranken Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time93 %
Part-Time50 %

Ranken Technical College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Ranken Technical College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 11,900
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 11,900
Books and supplies$ 3,500

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

Ranken Technical College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track564

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year56$56,5294$48,882
All faculty totalcalendar year56$56,5294$48,882

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

Ranken Technical College Degree Programs (2007)

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 2%Ranken Technical College Male % of student body
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Ranken Technical College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 8%Ranken Technical College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Ranken Technical College % of degrees in engineering technician
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Ranken Technical College % of degrees in production trades
Salaries of full-time faculty
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 17%Ranken Technical College Salaries of full-time faculty
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 services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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