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 3,374 students (43% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is lower than the state community college average of 37:1.

Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 68%.

The teacher population of 124 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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	124 staff	121 staff

The student population of Cisco College has declined by 6% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 26:1 over five years.

The Cisco College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.

Total Enrollment	3,374 students	4,620 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	27:1	37:1

# Full-Time Students	1,466 students	1,302 students

# Part-Time Students	1,908 students	3,318 students


Total Dormitory Capacity	357	249

% Asian	2%	5%

% Hispanic	23%	42%

% Black	8%	13%

% White	57%	32%

% Hawaiian	1%	-
% Two or more races	4%	2%

% Non Resident races	4%	2%

% Unknown races	1%	4%

Diversity Score	0.61	0.70

College Completion Rate	24%	23%

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

The public in-state tuition of $4,260 is more than the state average of $3,929. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $4,260 is less than the state average of $6,264. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$4,260	$3,929

Out-State Tuition Fees	$4,260	$6,264

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	90%	83%

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

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

Source: 2019 (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).