Kilgore College

  • 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 7,198 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 7,198 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,048
  • Out-state tuition: $4,248
  • Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
  • Minority enrollment: 56%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 232 teachers has declined by 44% over five years.
Kilgore College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
232 staff
73 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Kilgore College has grown by 41% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Kilgore College diversity score of 0.70 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,198 students
4,254 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
34:1

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Full-Time Students
2,070 students
902 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
5,128 students
3,352 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
7,198 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,070 students
869 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
27%
47%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
18%
13%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
44%
25%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Two or more races
4%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.69

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
33%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,300
$33,900

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $3,048 is less than the state average of $3,345. 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 $5,806. The out-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,048
$3,345
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,248
$5,806
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
88%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$15,750
$10,630
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,250
$5,500
Source: 2025 (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 Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 7,198 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,048
  • Out-state tuition: $4,248
  • Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
  • Minority enrollment: 56%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,345 per year for in-state students and $5,806 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,749 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 74%. 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 0.74. The most diverse community college in Texas is Houston International College Cardiotech Ultrasound School. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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