Kilgore College is a public community college in Kilgore, Texas. It has an annual enrollment in excess of 5,000 students and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate degree.
School Highlights
Kilgore College serves 7,198 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
Enrollment: 7,198 students
In-state tuition: $3,048
Out-state tuition: $4,248
Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
Minority enrollment: 56%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 232 teachers has declined by 44% over five years.
Kilgore College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,048 is less than the state average of $3,713. The in-state tuition has declined by 24% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,248 is less than the state average of $6,099. The out-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
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Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Kilgore College cost?
Kilgore College's tuition is approximately $3,048 for In-State students and $4,248 for Out-State students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Kilgore College is Tyler Junior College (24.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts (2026)
Enrollment: 7,198 students
In-state tuition: $3,048
Out-state tuition: $4,248
Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
Minority enrollment: 56%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,713 per year for in-state students and $6,099 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,462 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
