Ranken Technical College

4431 Finney Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113

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Tel: (314) 371-0236

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 1,698 students (71% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.

Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 42%.

Ranken Technical College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Missouri for:

The teacher population of 110 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	Ranken Technical College	(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges	Baccalaureate / 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	110 staff	62 staff

The student population of Ranken Technical College has declined by 8% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.

The Ranken Technical College diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has grown by 20% over five years.

Total Enrollment	1,698 students	1,701 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	15:1	24:1

# Full-Time Students	1,210 students	638 students

# Part-Time Students	488 students	1,063 students


Total Dormitory Capacity	200	200

% American Indian/Alaskan	1%	-

% Asian	1%	2%

% Hispanic	2%	4%

% Black	16%	10%

% White	68%	58%

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

% Non Resident races	1%	3%
% Unknown races	9%	20%

Diversity Score	0.50	0.61

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$48,800	$31,000

The private state tuition of $14,664 is more than the state average of $13,541. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

Private State Tuition Fees	$14,664	$13,541

Tuition Notes	Please see our Tuition and Fees page here: https://ranken.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid/tuition-and-fees/
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	80%	91%

Median Debt for Graduates	$12,000	$11,083

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,500	$5,675

Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

The nearest community college to Ranken Technical College is St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis (1.7 miles away).