- Kilgore College is a public community college in Kilgore, Texas. It has an annual enrollment in excess of 5,000 students and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate degree.
School Highlights
Kilgore College serves 6,905 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 74%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 6,905 students
- In-state tuition: $3,048
- Out-state tuition: $4,248
- Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 53%
- 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
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/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
420 staff
262 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Kilgore College has grown by 23% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Kilgore College diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,905 students
4,931 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
2,336 students
909 students
# Part-Time Students
4,569 students
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
690 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,336 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,569 students
4,166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
520 students
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
25%
46%
% Black
19%
13%
% White
47%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
33%
55%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,300
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,048 is less than the state average of $3,764. The in-state tuition has declined by 24% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,248 is less than the state average of $6,054. The out-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,048
$3,764
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,248
$6,054
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,750
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,250
$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 Kilgore College cost?
Kilgore College's tuition is approximately $3,048 for In-State students and $4,248 for Out-State students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Kilgore College is Tyler Junior College (24.2 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Tyler Junior College
Public
1400 East Fifth Street
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 510-2200
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 510-2200
24.2 miles
Enrollment: 15,756 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 In-state tuition: $3,762 Out-state tuition: $4,362 Minority enrollment: 53%
2650 E End Blvd, South
Marshall, TX 75672
(903) 935-1010
Marshall, TX 75672
(903) 935-1010
31.7 miles
Enrollment: 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 In-state tuition: $5,013 Out-state tuition: $10,800 Minority enrollment: 50%
Panola College
Public
1109 W Panola Street
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2000
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2000
33.8 miles
Enrollment: 3,123 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $2,850 Out-state tuition: $4,950 Minority enrollment: 45%
105 B J Albritton Dr
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-2518
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-2518
37.3 miles
Enrollment: 1,153 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 In-state tuition: $7,230 Out-state tuition: $7,230 Minority enrollment: 78%
2886 FM 1735
Mount Pleasant, TX 75455
(903) 434-8100
Mount Pleasant, TX 75455
(903) 434-8100
50.1 miles
Enrollment: 4,033 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 In-state tuition: $2,999 Out-state tuition: $4,113 Minority enrollment: 52%
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