Ranken Technical College: Review & Facts

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Ranken Technical College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,675 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1907 and is one of the 22 schools located in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Academic Offerings

At Ranken Technical College you can earn your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, 2-year certificate, or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
19
Ranken Technical College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 19 majors. The most popular concentrations are Industrial Technologies, Installation and Repair, Engineering, Automotive and Mechanic, and Electrical and Electronics. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Ranken Technical College is very low at 36% (way below Missouri average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
36%
Bad
The graduation rate at Ranken Technical College is low - 43%.

Student to faculty ratio at Ranken Technical College is good: 11:1. Read more details regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is fairly high, about $15,800 per year. The additional fees at Ranken Technical College (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $1,300; this comes to a total of $17,100 a year.

Read the details about Ranken Technical College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

The undergraduate application fee at Ranken Technical College is $95.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Ranken Technical College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (314) 371-0236 or check Ranken Technical College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,800
Medium
Ranken Technical College provides a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Ranken Technical College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B
Dicey
Ranken Technical College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 200 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable - roughly $5,800 annually.

Based on the college crime numbers, Ranken Technical College seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Ranken Technical College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Ranken Technical College
4431 Finney Ave
Saint Louis, Missouri
63113-2811, USA
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