Cisco College
- 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 |
| Total Enrollment | 3,608 students | 3,921 students |
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| 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 |
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| 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% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.69 |
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| College Completion Rate | 16% | 21% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $34,900 | $33,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- 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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Cisco College is Ranger College (18.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Ranger CollegePublic2,031 students | 18.10 Mi1100 College Circle
Ranger, TX 76470
(254)647-3234 18.102,031 - Weatherford CollegePublic5,718 students | 73.30 Mi225 College Park Drive
Weatherford, TX 76086
(800)287-5471 73.305,718 - 1,453 students | 82.60 Mi300 Homer K. Taylor Drive
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325)235-7300 82.601,453 - n/a students | 97.20 Mi3020 Lubbock
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817)923-8459 97.20n/a - 50,595 students | 99.40 Mi1500 Houston St
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817)515-8223 99.4050,595
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