Cisco College

101 College Heights
Cisco, TX 76437

Tel: (254)442-5000

Cisco College seeks to encourage life-long learning and enhance the quality of life in the communities it serves by maintaining an open-door admissions policy and providing a comprehensive array of learning, service, and life experiences that will motivate and challenge students. In order to meet the needs of a diverse constituency, the College offers a variety of programs and courses in academic higher education, workforce development, and personal growth development. Faculty participate in continued professional development with a commitment to research and innovation as a basis for curriculum development. Associate’s degrees designed for transfer to a university, associate’s degrees and certificates designed for direct entry into the workforce, and opportunities for job skills continuing education and personal life enrichment are all a part of the dynamic offerings found at Cisco College.

School Highlights

Cisco College serves 3,608 students (45% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 61%.
Cisco College is one of 2 community colleges within Eastland County, TX.
The nearest community college to Cisco College is Ranger College (18.1 miles away).

School Overview

The teacher population of 124 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	Cisco College	(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	124 staff	76 staff

The student population of Cisco College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Cisco College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	3,608 students	3,921 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	29:1	35:1

# Full-Time Students	1,638 students	1,055 students

# Part-Time Students	1,970 students	2,866 students


Total Dormitory Capacity	-	252

% Asian	1%	4%

% Hispanic	23%	37%

% Black	7%	13%

% White	62%	39%

% Two or more races	1%	2%

% Non Resident races	4%	2%

% Unknown races	1%	3%

Diversity Score	0.56	0.69

College Completion Rate	16%	21%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$34,900	$33,800

The public in-state tuition of $4,260 is more than the state average of $4,026. The in-state tuition has grown by 26% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,260 is less than the state average of $6,207. The out-state tuition has grown by 26% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$4,260	$4,026

Out-State Tuition Fees	$4,260	$6,207

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	87%	84%

Median Debt for Graduates	$10,750	$9,500

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,500	$5,015

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

On May 8, 1939, after months of planning and consultation with state officials, Cisco citizens succeeded in getting enacted into legislation a bill which created Cisco Junior College as a part of the Cisco Independent School District. R.N. Cluck, superintendent of Cisco schools, who had devoted years to the project, became its first president. Randolph College properties were purchased, the college was formally opened in September, 1939, and the first students were received in 1940. Such was the success of this venture that in 1956 the college was separated from the public schools, and a Board of Regents was elected. Since that time the high-quality, low-cost, state-supported educational programs have enabled Cisco Junior College to satisfy the needs of students from its service area and from across Texas. Cisco Junior College is dedicated to providing quality education to its students by a competent and caring faculty. A comprehensive program of knowledge, skills, and experiences is provided through curricula for academic transfer, career preparation, and continuing adult education. In support of this educational mission, the College promotes student success through a program of placement assessment, skill development, and a comprehensive program of student services. Cisco Junior College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate level degree.

The nearest community college to Cisco College is Ranger College (18.1 miles away).