Kilgore College

School Highlights

Kilgore College serves 5,120 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the state average of 94%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 5,120 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,048
  • Out-state tuition: $4,248
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • 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 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,120 students
3,803 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,020 students
788 students
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# Part-Time Students
3,100 students
3,015 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
2,020 students
784 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,100 students
3,005 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
520 students
252 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
4%
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% Asian
21%
12%
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% Hispanic
n/a
9%
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% Black
21%
40%
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% White
4%
6%
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% Hawaiian
50%
24%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
2%
3%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
Diversity Score
0.66
0.75
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3172%
0.5294%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.366%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,300
$34,600
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,048 is less than the state average of $3,316. The in-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,248 is less than the state average of $5,750. The out-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,048
$3,316
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,248
$5,750
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
84%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$15,750
$10,765
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,250
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2023 (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 (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 5,120 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,048
  • Out-state tuition: $4,248
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,316 per year for in-state students and $5,750 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,996 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.75, which is equal to the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Texas is Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Dallas. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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