Located on a 50-acre campus in the heart of Stephenville, Ranger College offers students associate degrees in Arts, Applied Science and Science. Off-campus programs offered include an Associate of Nursing degree located in Brownwood, Texas, approximately 60 minutes away from Stephenville. Ranger College also serves as a dual-enrollment college for the 24 school districts in the surrounding area. Ranger College plays college athletics in the National Junior College Athletic Association with teams in baseball, cross country, men's basketball, women's basketball, golf, rodeo, soccer, softball and volleyball.
Located downtown, Stephenville Beauty College offers degrees in Cosmetology, Barber and Styling, Nail Technician and Specialist and Manicurist. Programs consist of 1 and 2-year certifications. The Cosmetology program teaches applied techniques in manicuring, pedicuring, facial treatments, shop management, safety and sanitation and applicable regulations and laws. The Nail Technician Certification teaches students the proper manner to shape finger and toe nails, shin anatomy, sterilization as well as laws surrounding the nail technician career. Barber students learn styles, curriculum and applicable instructional methods to apply techniques in the workplace.
As a part of the Texas A&M University System, Tarleton State University is a Liberal Arts College located in the Cross Timbers region of Texas. Tarleton State University specializes in teacher education as well as agriculture education. Educational benefits of Tarleton State University include more than 60 undergraduate degree programs, 22 graduate degree programs, one doctorate degree program and two associate degree programs. Tarleton State University offers students sports programs at the NCAA Division II level.
Located about an hour away from Stephenville, Weatherford College offers students excellence in academics, diversity and small classroom settings designed to foster educational excellence. Courses include 35 study areas as well as 19 technical programs. Financial aid and scholarships provide students the opportunity to pay for an affordable college education. Degrees offered include Associate in Arts degree, Associate in Science degree, Associate in Applied Science degree, technical certificates, career advancement and adult literacy programs. Weatherford College is an equal opportunity college.