Ranger College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	368
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Students retention rate	41%
On-time graduation rate	36%

Located in Ranger, Texas, Ranger College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Ranger College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Ranger College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Ranger College is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Texas is 17-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Ranger College is reported to be 36%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Ranger College is 41% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Ranger College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,750

Cost of attendance at Ranger College in 2022 for students from Texas.

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Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,400

Cost of attendance at Ranger College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 71 of freshman students at Ranger College received on average $6,963 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,963

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	68	24%	$4,360	$296,510
Other Federal Grant	131	47%	$4,010	$525,355
State Grant/Scholarships	43	15%	$3,415	$146,826
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	107	38%	$6,732	$720,328
Total Grant & Scholarships	200	71%	$6,963	$1,392,509

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Ranger College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Ranger College students is 35.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 43.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 29.1%.

35.5%

African American 25.0% 10 students
white 31.9% 52 students
unknown 33.3% 2 students
hispanic 39.8% 45 students
International Students 55.9% 19 students
Mixed Race 26.7% 4 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Ranger College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Ranger College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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