| Location: | Southwest |
| Setting: | Small Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad) |
Cisco Junior College is dedicated to providing quality post secondary educational opportunities to the citizens of its service area and Texas. A comprehensive program of knowledge, skills, and experiences is provided through the offering of curricula for academic transfer, career preparation, and continuing adult education by a competent, caring faculty. In support of the educational core of the mission, the college promotes student success through an open-door admissions policy, a program of placement assessment and skill development, and a comprehensive program of student services.
< CollapseCisco Junior College is a community college located one mile north of Cisco, Texas, a small town between Fort Worth, Texas and Abilene, Texas.
As defined by the Texas Legislature, the official service area of Cisco Junior College is comprised of the following:
Cisco Junior College was established in 1909 when O.C. Britton, prominent early-day educator, gained the support of far-sighted Cisco citizens in opening a private school known as Britton Training Institute. This school operated successfully until military involvement in World War I so depleted the number of students that it was forced to close.
In 1923 the Christian Church of Texas reopened the institution as Randolph College and operated it until 1932 as a four-year church-related school. Financial shortages plagued the college, and from 1932 until 1936 officials tried to keep the school open as a two-year junior college. When this effort failed, the college was again closed.
On May 8, 1939, after months of planning and consultation with state officials, Cisco citizens succeeded in getting enacted into legislation a bill, which created Cisco Junior College as a part of the Cisco Independent School District. R.N. Cluck, superintendent of Cisco schools, who had devoted years to the project, became its first president. Randolph College properties were purchased, and the college was formally opened in September 1939. The first students were received in 1940. Such was the success of this venture that in 1956 the college was separated from the public schools, and a Board of Regents was elected.
Today, Cisco Junior College serves the West Central Texas area in two locations: the main campus at Cisco and an educational center at Abilene. CJC is a vibrant two-year institution that offers a variety of academic transfer and career and technical education programs. It is an affordable, accessible college that provides practical educational options for its students.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-District | In-State | Out-of-State |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 1,564 | $ 1,756 | $ 2,056 |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 624 | $ 624 | $ 930 |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,118 | $ 1,262 | $ 1,262 |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,636 | 49% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,745 | 11% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,676 | 33% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,522 | 10% | |
Any Aid: |
68% |
