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 1,799 students (74% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,799 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:
Category
Attribute
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 207 teachers has grown by 64% over five years.
Ranken Technical College
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Associate's--Public Urban-serving Multicampus
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
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Ranken Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The Ranken Technical College diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,799 students
2,581 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
1,339 students
1,171 students
# Part-Time Students
460 students
1,410 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
213 students
222 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,339 students
1,171 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
35 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
460 students
1,170 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
200 students
184 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
17%
10%
% White
71%
60%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Unknown races
6%
19%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.59
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
4.24%
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
$30,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $14,664 is less than the state average of $15,353. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,664
$15,353
Tuition Notes
Please see our Tuition and Fees page here: ranken.edu
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
83%
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: 2020 (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 is Ranken Technical College's ranking?
Ranken Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Missouri for: Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Ranken Technical College is St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis (1.7 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis
Private for-profit
909 South Taylor Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 652-0300
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 652-0300
1.7 miles
| 194 students
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Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 421-0949
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 421-0949
2.9 miles
| 122 students
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Bridgeton, MO 63044
(314) 513-4200
Bridgeton, MO 63044
(314) 513-4200
3.8 miles
| 17,294 students
3400 Pershall Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 513-4200
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 513-4200
8.3 miles
| 7,438 students
11333 Big Bend Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 984-7500
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 984-7500
10.9 miles
| 11,439 students
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