Ranger College

Ranger, TX 76470
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Ranger College is located in Ranger, Texas. This school was established back in 1926 and it now serves over 2400 students. This school has various associate’s degree and certificate programs that can lead to lucrative career opportunities. With many programs to choose from, students at Ranger College always feel as though they have the ability to realize their aspirations. Ranger College boasts a 50-acre campus and it is an excellent place for students to receive a comprehensive education. This school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

The Ranger College nursing program gives students the chance to pursue either vocational nursing or an associate’s degree in nursing program. Nursing students at this school have the power to choose the best possible option for their situations. Students at this school can also sign up for an LVN-to-RN bridge program if they have already obtained LVN status. The nursing program at Ranger College has the approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as well as the Texas State Board of Nursing.

Institution Overview

Campus LocaleDistant Rural
Number of Students2,412
Student to Faculty Ratio19:1
Is Admission OpenYes
Religious Affiliation -
Level2-year
TypePublic
On Campus HousingYes
Retention Rate49%

Nursing Programs

Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)

Number of Graduates
Degree type Men Women
Associate's degree 0 16
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years 4 53
Average NCLEX pass rate
  • NCLEX-PN: 84.6%
  • NCLEX-RN: 84%

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Accreditations

Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
01/01/1968 - Current

Admission

100%

Acceptance Rate
The college has an open admission policy. However each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).

Cost to Attend

The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.

Undergrad courses
In District Students$50/credit
In State Students$98/credit
Out of State Students$140/credit
Graduate courses
In District Students-
In State Students-
Out of State Students-

Tuition Estimates

Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.

Program Credit Hours In district In State Out of State
LPN 45 $2,250 $4,410 $6,300
ADN 70 $3,500 $6,860 $9,800
BSN 125 $6,250 $12,250 $17,500
Please note that the above cost estimate does not include school fees, books, supplies, etc.You need to allot additional money for that.
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.

Financial Aid

In 2017-2018 academic year, 82% of Ranger College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.

Students Receiving Aid Average Amount/Student
Pell Grant 48% $4,509
Other Federal Grant 8% $963
State Grant & Scholarships 22% $2,300
Institutional Grant & Scholarships 28% $5,529
Federal Student Loans 31% $4,878
Private Loans 1% $9,597

$5,348

Average Net Price
The average net price is calculated by subtracting the average amount of financial aid received by students from the total cost of attendance.
Average Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$5,153
$30,001 to $48,000$5,592
$48,001 to $75,000$6,555
$75,001 to $110,000$5,565
Over $110,000--

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Student Population

2,412

Undergrads

0

Graduates

1,339

Women

1,073

Men

43%

Full-time

57%

Par-time

Ethnic Diversity
White
69%
Hispanic
17%
Two or more races
5%
Black/African American
5%
Non-resident alien
3%
Asian
1%
Race/ethnicity unknown
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%

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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.
Ranger College
1100 College Circle
Ranger, TX 76470
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