Kilgore College
About Kilgore College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Kilgore College teaches in the east Texas oil country and is known far beyond it for the Rangerettes, the drill team it founded in 1940 that every college dance line since has copied. It is a Hispanic-Serving Institution with dormitories.
Founded
1935
Location
Kilgore, Texas
Students
3,215
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
39.2%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$2,160
Out-of-state: $5,256
Avg Net Price
$5,364
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$37,975
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
39.2% complete their degree within three years
Retention
65.3%
Transfer Out
20%
Teaching Quality
21:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
32.6%
$/Student
$4.6K
Class Size
Large
The 39.2% graduation rate is below average, but 65.3% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$2,160
In-State
$5,256
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$7,356
Books & Supplies
$2,685
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,080
After Financial Aid
$5,364
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$5,364
Receive Grants
31.7%
Take Loans
12.2%
The total cost of attendance runs about $14,080/yr, including $7,356 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $5,364.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Kilgore College fund their education.
While in School
31.7%
Get Grants
Free money
12.2%
Take Loans
Must repay
$21,134
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$14,967
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$159/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $14,967, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Kilgore College.
Gender
61.7%
Female
38%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
3,215
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
53.9%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
16.6%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 62% of the student body. 53.9% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Town: Fringe
Campus Quick Facts
3,215
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Kilgore College fields 3 varsity teams with 125 student athletes, about 4% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
3
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
125
4% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
70% / 30%
88
Men
37
Women
2
Men's Teams
2
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Kilgore Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$37,975
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$20K
417 grads
1yr Earnings
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians
$68K
44 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$66K
36 grads
1yr Earnings
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
—
24 grads
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
—
18 grads
Computer and Information Sciences, General
—
15 grads
Median earnings are $38K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.