Central Texas College

6200 West Central Texas Expressway
Killeen, TX 76549
Top Ranked (2025-26): 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 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 (2025-26)

  • 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:

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 declined by 11% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 9:1 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.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • 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)

Did You Know?

For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,764 per year for in-state students and $6,054 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,275 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 71%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Texas is Southwest College for the Deaf. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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