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Ranger College, RC, is situated in Ranger, Texas. RC initially opened with 30 students on September 13, 1926. The college, which is situated on 50 acres, offers the Associate of Arts Degree, the Associate of Science Degree, and the Associate of Applied Science Degree in diverse areas of study. Programs are offered in computer information systems, training in business, vocational nursing, cosmetology, and welding.
Ranger College sponsors activities and events such as athletic contests, receptions, dances and movies to provide leisure and recreation for students. RC has baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, softball, and volleyball teams. The football team of RC won the National Junior College Athletic Association national championship in 1978.
Ranger College awards Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Academic Competitiveness Grants, Federal Work Study Opportunities, Subsidized Stafford Loans, Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, The Texas Public Education Grant, and Parent Plus Loan to those who are eligible. The college library has a book collection of more than 28,000 volumes.
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Campus Location1100 College Circle Ranger, TX 76470 USA Main Tel: (254) 647-3234 Web Site The campus is in a rural area. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in beauty and cosmetology, computer science and engineering, production trades, office and administration, and nursing and emergency medicine.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High male/female ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| 1-2 year certificate | 92 | 5 | | Associate | 28 | 4 | | < 1 year certificate | 14 | 2 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 594 in 2007-2008 (616 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,400 | | Room | $ 1,100 | | Board | $ 2,381 | | Books and supplies | $ 875 | | Other | $ 2,535 |
Financial Aid: Ranger College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 6 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 10 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 9 |
Housing and MealsRanger College provides on-campus housing for 425 of its 616 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (19 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (17 awarded) - Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS (22 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (56 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES (12 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
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