- 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 14,843 students (23% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 74%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 14,843 students
- In-state tuition: $2,790
- Out-state tuition: $6,270
- Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,080 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Central Texas College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
1,080 staff
262 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Central Texas College has grown by 45% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 32:1 over five years.
The Central Texas College diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
14,843 students
4,931 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
3,349 students
909 students
# Part-Time Students
11,494 students
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
148 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,349 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
11,494 students
4,166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
95 students
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
30%
46%
% Black
25%
13%
% White
30%
26%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
17%
55%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
34%
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 $3,764. 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 $6,054. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,790
$3,764
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,270
$6,054
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,250
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
Source: 2024 (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, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Central Texas College is Temple College (27.0 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Temple College
Public
2600 S 1st St
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 298-8282
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 298-8282
27.0 miles
Enrollment: 6,209 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 In-state tuition: $3,744 Out-state tuition: $5,664 Minority enrollment: 59%
1015 W. University Avenue, Suite 700
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 942-6750
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 942-6750
34.2 miles
Enrollment: 12 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Southern Careers Institute-Waco
Private for-profit
3700 South IH-35 Suite A
Waco, TX 76706
(512) 387-7528
Waco, TX 76706
(512) 387-7528
47.9 miles
Enrollment: 476 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Universal Technical Institute-West Texas
Private for-profit
301 West Howard Lane
Austin, TX 78753
(737) 284-3100
Austin, TX 78753
(737) 284-3100
49.0 miles
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Acceptance rate: 41%
1400 College Dr
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 299-8622
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 299-8622
49.7 miles
Enrollment: 10,886 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $106 Out-state tuition: $181 Minority enrollment: 54%
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