Cisco College

101 College Heights
Cisco, TX 76437

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 3,563 students (40% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 71%.

The teacher population of 250 teachers has grown by 45% over five years.

	Cisco College	(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional	Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & 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
Total Faculty	250 staff	262 staff

School Calendar	Link to School Calendar

The student population of Cisco College has stayed relatively flat over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five years.

The Cisco College diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	3,563 students	4,831 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	14:1	17:1

# Full-Time Students	1,421 students	1,371 students

# Part-Time Students	2,142 students	3,460 students


Total Dormitory Capacity	357	251

% American Indian/Alaskan	1%	-
% Asian	1%	5%

% Hispanic	27%	47%

% Black	7%	12%

% White	58%	29%

% Hawaiian	1%	-
% Two or more races	4%	3%

% Non Resident races	1%	2%


Diversity Score	0.58	0.68

College Completion Rate	20%	24%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$34,900	$34,600

The public in-state tuition of $4,260 is less than the state average of $4,287. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $4,260 is less than the state average of $6,528. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$4,260	$4,287

Out-State Tuition Fees	$4,260	$6,528

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	88%	82%

Median Debt for Graduates	$10,750	$9,584

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

Source: 2020 (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 (17.8 miles away).