Kilgore College

School Highlights

Kilgore College serves 5,100 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 71%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 5,100 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,048
  • Out-state tuition: $4,248
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 48%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 420 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Kilgore College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
420 staff
262 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Kilgore College has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.
The Kilgore College diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,100 students
4,669 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,066 students
1,310 students
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# Part-Time Students
3,034 students
3,359 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Kilgore College.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
367 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,066 students
1,289 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,034 students
3,151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
50 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
520 students
252 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
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% Hispanic
22%
46%
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% Black
17%
12%
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% White
52%
29%
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
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% Non Resident races
4%
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kilgore College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
Diversity Score
0.65
0.69
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
26%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Kilgore College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
2.44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,300
$34,600
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Kilgore College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Texas by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,048 is less than the state average of $4,390. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,248 is less than the state average of $6,601. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,048
$4,390
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,248
$6,601
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Kilgore College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
74%
83%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Kilgore College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,750
$10,765
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Kilgore College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,250
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Kilgore College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
Source: 2021 (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.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 5,100 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,048
  • Out-state tuition: $4,248
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 48%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,390 per year for in-state students and $6,601 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,943 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 79%. 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 0.71. The most diverse community college in Texas is Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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