C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
26/100 · earnings-weighted

Ranger College

2-Year Public
📍 Ranger, Texas 76470
Ranger College campus, Ranger, TX
Ranger College campus, Ranger, TX. Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 35%
Outcomes
C
45/100
Affordability
B+
76/100
Resources
C+
55/100
Experience
C+
61/100
Prestige
F
23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,498
Total Enrollment
35%
Graduation Rate
52%
Retention Rate
20.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,666
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Ranger College ▼

23% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$102,202
Avg Monthly Rent
$882
1-Year Change
+3.2%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Ranger College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$35,552
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$30,914
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,500
Median debt at graduation
18.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
16.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 27% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 15th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Ranger College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$69,978$78,469-3%#550 of 962#642$17,624
Precision Metal Working—$45,941-19%#58 of 66#58—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$24,037$40,014-9%#683 of 947#685$5,917

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Ranger College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $102,202
  • Avg rent near campus: $882/mo — vs ~$167/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 76470 (6.7% cap, Ranger)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,700 $6,150
Room $1,500
Board $3,464
Total Cost (On-Campus) $17,039 $19,289

Financial Aid

85%
Receive Any Aid
51%
Receive Pell Grants
19%
Take Out Loans
$6,666
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,768
$30,001 - $48,000$6,778
$48,001 - $75,000$7,657
$75,001 - $110,000$10,350

Student Demographics

2,498
Total Students
54%
Women
38%
Traditional Age (18-24)
23%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 55%
Hispanic 34%
Black 4%
Asian 1%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 58%
Off-Campus (Renters) 23%
With Family 19%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~575 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 40%
Hybrid (Some Online) 40%
Fully Online 20%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 38%
25-64 (Adult) 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Ranger College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Ranger College?
Tuition at Ranger College is $3,700 for in-state students and $6,150 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,666.
What is the graduation rate at Ranger College?
The graduation rate at Ranger College is 35%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Ranger College a good school?
Ranger College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Ranger College?
Ranger College has a total enrollment of 2,498 students.
Is there rental demand near Ranger College?
Yes! Approximately 23% of students at Ranger College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 575 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Ranger area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology