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Ranken Technical College

4431 Finney Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113
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  • Ranken Technical College is a private, non-profit, 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.

School Highlights

Ranken Technical College serves 1,784 students (74% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 43%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,784 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,664
  • Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Ranken Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 131 teachers has declined by 36% over five years.
Ranken Technical College
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1907
Total Faculty
131 staff
55 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Student Body

The student population of Ranken Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Ranken Technical College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has grown by 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,784 students
1,723 students

Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
27:1

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Full-Time Students
1,324 students
619 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Students
460 students
1,104 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,784 students
1,074 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,324 students
708 students

Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
460 students
1,033 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
200 students
204 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Hispanic
4%
6%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Black
23%
10%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% White
62%
57%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Unknown races
5%
20%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.62

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years) (Year 2023)
52%
62%
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$60,835
$40,758

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

Tuition & Financial Aid

The private state tuition of $14,664 is less than the state average of $16,817. The private state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,664
$16,817
Tuition Notes
Please see our Tuition and Fees page here: ranken.edu
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
91%

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$10,500

Showing 2010–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Ranken Technical College has multiple locations in Missouri. Ranken's state-of-the-art equipment and facilities and campus are continually updated to provide students exposure to cutting-edge technology. Through day and evening school programs, Ranken students are trained to enter over 100 professional fields. Each program features Ranken Technical College provide you with the education, training and experience necessary for a successful career in a variety of technical fields. Expert skills and working knowledge of new technologies help Ranken graduates get ahead faster. We offer two bachelor programs, two-year associate degree programs, and one-and two-year certificate programs in a variety of technical fields through our Day School and Evening School programs. As an accredited member of the Higher Lerning Commission, Ranken provides quality education, with standards equal to those of leading four-year colleges in the St. Louis region. In two short years, Ranken students graduate with comprehensive training in degree and certificate programs. Plus, our credits are transferable through articulation agreements with many local four-year colleges.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Ranken Technical College cost?
Ranken Technical College's private state tuition is approximately $14,664.
What schools are Ranken Technical College often compared to?
Ranken Technical Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Saint Louis Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Ranken Technical College's ranking?
Ranken Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Missouri for: Highest median earnings 10 years after entry.
In what neighborhood is Ranken Technical College located?
Ranken Technical College is located in the Lewis Place neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,784 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,664
  • Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
  • Source: Verified school update

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