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Ranger College

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• 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.
• Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

• Blackney blisters course in Seminole (Midland Reporter-Telegram)
  posted on November 11, 2009 at 07:45:29 am
  From staff reports SEMINOLE -- Sophomore golfer Kyle Blackney won the first medalist title of his Midland College career with a stellar performance at the Seminole Invitational at the Gaines County Golf Course on Monday.
• Brownwood Council OKs Ranger College economic incentives (Abilene Reporter-News)
  posted on November 11, 2009 at 02:30:29 am
  The Brownwood City Council voted Tuesday to give economic development incentives to Ranger College, with Mayor Bert Massey casting the deciding vote after a 2-2tie. Ranger College opened a campus in Brown County earlier this year. The request for incentives was approved last month through the Brownwood Economic Development Corporation and was presented to council members for ratification ...
• Lady Plainsmen loaded with talented athletes this season (Borger News-Herald)
  posted on November 6, 2009 at 04:51:32 pm
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• Transition fair gives look at the future (Abilene Reporter-News)
  posted on November 6, 2009 at 04:30:25 am
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• Ruff Riders Add to Roster (KRBC Abilene)
  posted on November 4, 2009 at 04:04:43 am
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