- Ranger College, a public two-year college serving a five-county area in North Central Texas, extends educational opportunities to all students seeking the academic, vocational, technical, or developmental program offered. The open admission policy makes the programs of the college available to all students who wish to further their education in a small college setting.
School Highlights
Ranger College serves 2,522 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 2,522 students
- In-state tuition: $3,600
- Out-state tuition: $4,710
- Student-teacher ratio: 36:1
- Minority enrollment: 43%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 61% over five years.
Ranger College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1926
Total Faculty
71 staff
73 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Student Body
The student population of Ranger College has grown by 14% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Ranger College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has declined by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,522 students
4,254 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
34:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
902 students
902 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
1,620 students
3,352 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,522 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
902 students
869 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,620 students
3,370 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
368 students
251 students
Showing 2010–2021. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
33%
47%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
13%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
57%
25%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
4%
2%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
43%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,400
$33,900
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,600 is more than the state average of $3,345. The in-state tuition has declined by 37% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,710 is less than the state average of $5,806. The out-state tuition has declined by 36% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,600
$3,345
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,710
$5,806
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
88%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,166
$10,630
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,338
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Ranger College is one of the oldest public two-year colleges in continuous operation in the state of Texas. Its history actually predates the legislation authorizing and establishing junior colleges in the state. In August 1925, the Board of Education of the Ranger Public Schools voted to proceed with plans for establishment of a junior college. On September 13, 1926, the College opened with thirty students enrolled. The College operated under the supervision of a college council composed of three members of the Board of Education and nine other Ranger citizens. The College was recognized by the State Department of Education on March 23, 1927. The first state statute authorizing the establishment of a junior college was passed by the 41st Texas Legislature in 1929. Ranger College occupies a 50-acre campus within the city limits of Ranger, an Eastland County community of approximately 3,000 people located just north of Interstate 20 between Fort Worth and Abilene. The beautifully wooded rolling hills and several lakes provide ample opportunities for hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation, while the City of Ranger has excellent schools and churches and a congenial, supportive citizenry. Its proximity to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex is another advantage. College classes are also offered at numerous off-campus locations in neighboring cities. In Brown County, a Vocational Nursing Program is offered in Early and a Cosmetology Program is offered in Brownwood, the county seat. Continuing Education and a limited number of academic courses are offered in Early and in Stephenville, the home of Tarleton State University. These programs have an annual enrollment in excess of 125 students. A program in academic studies is offered at the Comanche Center in Comanche, the county seat of Comanche County where annual enrollments average about 400 students. Comanche, located 25 miles from Brownwood, is a thriving city of 4,000 population with an economy based on food processing, livestock feed processing, agriculture, and a lively trade in both peanuts and pecans. Ranger College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Certificates and Associate Degrees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ranger College cost?
Ranger College's tuition is approximately $3,600 for In-State students and $4,710 for Out-State students.
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