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
School Calendar
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
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
2,066 students
1,310 students
# Part-Time Students
3,034 students
3,359 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
367 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,066 students
1,289 students
# 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
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
22%
46%
% Black
17%
12%
% White
52%
29%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
4%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
26%
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
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
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,248
$6,601
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
74%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,750
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,250
$5,500
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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