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Ranken Technical College
  • Ranken Technical College is a private, non-profit, degree granting institution of higher learning whose primary mission is to provide the comprehensive education and training necessary to prepare students for employment and advancement in a variety of technical fields.

School Highlights

Ranken Technical College serves 1,823 students (73% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 38%.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Enrollment: 1,823 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,664
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 29%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Ranken Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 207 teachers has grown by 88% over five years.
Ranken Technical College
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
207 staff
139 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Ranken Technical College has grown by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Ranken Technical College diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,823 students
2,348 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,337 students
1,145 students
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# Part-Time Students
486 students
1,203 students
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This chart display the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Ranken Technical College.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
190 students
213 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,337 students
1,145 students
This chart display the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Ranken Technical College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
486 students
908 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
13 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
200 students
204 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
2%
2%
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% Hispanic
1%
4%
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% Black
12%
7%
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% White
71%
62%
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% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
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% Unknown races
13%
21%
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in MO.
Diversity Score
0.48
0.56
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
34%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
3.77%
1.12%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$48,800
$30,900
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Ranken Technical College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of MO by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $14,664 is more than the state average of $14,548. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,664
$14,548
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Tuition Notes
Please see our Tuition and Fees page here: ranken.edu
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
92%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Ranken Technical College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$10,500
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Ranken Technical College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Ranken Technical College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
SAT Reading
n/a
525
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
510
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Ranken Technical College has multiple locations in Missouri. Ranken's state-of-the-art equipment and facilities and campus are continually updated to provide students exposure to cutting-edge technology. Through day and evening school programs, Ranken students are trained to enter over 100 professional fields. Each program features Ranken Technical College provide you with the education, training and experience necessary for a successful career in a variety of technical fields. Expert skills and working knowledge of new technologies help Ranken graduates get ahead faster. We offer two bachelor programs, two-year associate degree programs, and one-and two-year certificate programs in a variety of technical fields through our Day School and Evening School programs. As an accredited member of the Higher Lerning Commission, Ranken provides quality education, with standards equal to those of leading four-year colleges in the St. Louis region. In two short years, Ranken students graduate with comprehensive training in degree and certificate programs. Plus, our credits are transferable through articulation agreements with many local four-year colleges.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Ranken Technical College cost?
Ranken Technical College's private state tuition is approximately $14,664.
What schools are Ranken Technical College often compared to?
Ranken Technical Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Saint Louis Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Ranken Technical College's ranking?
Ranken Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Missouri for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Enrollment: 1,823 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,664
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 29%
  • Source: Verified school update

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