Ranken Technical College
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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%.
Top Rankings
Ranken Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
The teacher population of 110 teachers has declined by 8% over five years.
| Ranken Technical College | (MO) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant | 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 |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Ranken Technical College is St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis (1.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- St Louis College of Health Careers-St LouisPrivate for-profit103 students | 1.70 Mi909 South Taylor Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 652-0300 1.70103 - 18,157 students | 3.80 Mi3221 McKelvey Road
Bridgeton, MO 63044
(314) 513-4200 3.8018,157 - 7,438 students | 8.30 Mi3400 Pershall Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 513-4200 8.307,438 - 11,439 students | 10.90 Mi11333 Big Bend Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 984-7500 10.9011,439 - Hickey CollegePrivate, for profit415 students | 11.20 Mi940 Westport Plaza
Saint Louis, MO 63146
(314) 434-2212 11.20415
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