Kilgore College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	520
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Students retention rate	61%
On-time graduation rate	32%

Located in Kilgore, Texas, Kilgore is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Kilgore College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Kilgore College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Kilgore is reported to be 32%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 61% at Kilgore suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,056

Cost of attendance at Kilgore College in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,256

Cost of attendance at Kilgore College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Kilgore College received on average $6,442 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,442

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	388	55%	$5,538	$2,148,915
Other Federal Grant	658	93%	$3,953	$2,600,809
State Grant/Scholarships	142	20%	$3,385	$480,740
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	310	44%	$3,732	$1,156,991
Total Grant & Scholarships	658	93%	$6,442	$4,238,540

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Kilgore College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Kilgore College students is 31.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 35.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 27.5%.

31.7%

asian 28.6% 2 students
African American 22.4% 39 students
white 32.5% 139 students
hispanic 40.9% 76 students
International Students 41.4% 12 students
Mixed Race 14.7% 5 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Kilgore College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Kilgore College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

Compare Similar Colleges

The list of suggested college comparisons provided below is generated automatically by our system, utilizing statistics gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and various online sources. If you don't find the colleges you wish to compare, please visit our comparison page. There, you can search for the specific colleges and initiate your comparison.