Central Texas College

6200 West Central Texas Expressway
Killeen, TX 76549
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

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 (26-27)

  • 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
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
319 staff
73 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

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 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,373 students
4,254 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
34:1

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Full-Time Students
3,156 students
902 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Students
5,217 students
3,352 students

Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Enrollment Undergraduate
8,373 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,156 students
869 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,217 students
3,370 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
95 students
251 students

Showing 2008–2021. View full 15-year historical data

% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
30%
47%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Black
26%
13%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% White
30%
25%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.69

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
17%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$46,742
$42,382

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $2,790 is less than the state average of $3,345. 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 $5,806. The out-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,790
$3,345
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,270
$5,806
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
88%

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Debt for Graduates
$7,250
$10,630

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

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 (26-27)

  • 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 $3,345 per year for in-state students and $5,806 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 80%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Texas is Houston International College Cardiotech Ultrasound School. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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