Central Texas College

6200 West Central Texas Expressway
Killeen, TX 76549
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings
  • Central Texas College is a public community college in Killeen, Texas. Founded in 1965, it has branch campuses in Europe and on military installations across the U.S.

School Highlights

Central Texas College serves 8,373 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 75%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 8,373 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,790
  • Out-state tuition: $6,270
  • Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 70%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Central Texas College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 319 teachers has declined by 70% over five years.
Central Texas College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
319 staff
73 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
8
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Central Texas College has declined by 17% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Central Texas College diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,373 students
4,221 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
3,156 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
5,217 students
3,352 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
594 students
363 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,156 students
837 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
39 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,217 students
3,377 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
39 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
95 students
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
30%
47%
% Black
26%
13%
% White
30%
25%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
17%
54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,400
$34,600

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,790 is less than the state average of $3,340. The in-state tuition has declined by 21% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,270 is more than the state average of $5,798. The out-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,790
$3,340
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,270
$5,798
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,250
$10,630
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Central Texas College cost?
Central Texas College's tuition is approximately $2,790 for In-State students and $6,270 for Out-State students.
What is Central Texas College's ranking?
Central Texas College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Diversity in US community colleges, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 8,373 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,790
  • Out-state tuition: $6,270
  • Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 70%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,340 per year for in-state students and $5,798 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,749 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 72%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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