Kilgore College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Kilgore College is a public community college in Kilgore, Texas, serving roughly 3,215 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,364 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,160. Student demographics in federal data include White (43.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,160
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,364 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,215 59.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 39.24%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 53.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 3.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 32.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 9,616
- Room & Board: $7,356 annual estimate
Kilgore College: what the data shows
Common questions about Kilgore College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Kilgore College?
Kilgore College is located in Kilgore, TX (ZIP 75662-3299).
NCES locale classification: Town fringe.
Is Kilgore College public or private?
Kilgore College is a Public institution.
How much does Kilgore College cost?
Published tuition: $2,160 in-state, $5,256 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,364.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,364 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $8,640.
How big is Kilgore College?
Total enrollment: 3,215 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 9,616 students.
About 59% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Kilgore College?
150%-time completion rate: 39.24%.
First-year retention: 65.3%.
What do graduates of Kilgore College earn?
Median earnings: $32,993 six years after entry; $37,975 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $14,967.
31.73% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Kilgore College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (449 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (93 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (36 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (33 completions)
- Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist (32 completions)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist (24 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (20 completions)
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training (20 completions)
- Instrumentation Technology/Technician (18 completions)
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician (18 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Kilgore College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 39.24%; median earnings $37,975 at 10 years; net price $5,364. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,160
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Kilgore College was $2,160.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,364
2024 Value
In 2024 Kilgore College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,364.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,456 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,364 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$8,640 4-Year In-State Tuition
$21,024 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$7,356 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,685 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$12,201 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$48,804 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Kilgore College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
31.73% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
12.23% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Kilgore College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Kilgore College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,368 | $4,128 | $4,875 |
| 2014 | $1,392 | $4,248 | $4,715 |
| 2015 | $1,464 | $4,320 | $5,814 |
| 2016 | $1,632 | $4,560 | $8,754 |
| 2017 | $1,752 | $4,704 | $6,981 |
| 2018 | $1,896 | $4,992 | $5,959 |
| 2019 | $2,064 | $5,160 | $7,593 |
| 2020 | $2,160 | $5,256 | $5,703 |
| 2021 | $2,160 | $5,256 | $5,487 |
| 2022 | $2,160 | $5,256 | $6,839 |
| 2023 | $2,160 | $5,256 | $6,629 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Kilgore College reported total enrollment of about 3,215 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 38% male and 62% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (43.8%), Hispanic or Latino (25.4%), and Black or African American (22.0%). About 31.73% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 53.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
59.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Kilgore College in 2024 is 3,215 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 9,616 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
65.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 43.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
25.75% 100% Completion Time
39.24% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 25.75% of students graduating from Kilgore College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 31% male / 69% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 2% male / 98% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 8% male / 92% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Kilgore College.
Return on Investment
$14,967 Median Student Debt
$37,975 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
39.41% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1669.90% Return on Investment
3.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Kilgore College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 33 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 449 completions
2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 93 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 36 completions
4. Welding Technology/Welder: 33 completions
5. Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist: 32 completions
6. Surgical Technology/Technologist: 24 completions
7. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 20 completions
8. Culinary Arts/Chef Training: 20 completions
9. Instrumentation Technology/Technician: 18 completions
Most popular programs at Kilgore College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Kilgore College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Kilgore College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 32.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,905
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,595
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Kilgore College is a public institution located in Kilgore, TX, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 3,215 students. Student body composition includes White (43.8%), Hispanic or Latino (25.4%), Black or African American (22.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 39.24%. Approximately 31.73% of students receive Pell Grants. About 53.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Kilgore, TX 75662-3299
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 39.24% graduation rate at Kilgore College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kilgore College located?
Kilgore College is located in Kilgore, TX.
How much does Kilgore College cost?
Reported tuition is $2,160 and average net price is $5,364 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,356 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Kilgore College?
Kilgore College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 9,616 students, White (43.8%), Hispanic or Latino (25.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Kilgore College?
About 53.9% of students at Kilgore College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Kilgore College earn?
Median earnings are $32,993 six years after entry and $37,975 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Kilgore College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 39.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Kilgore College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $14,967.
Is Kilgore College public or private?
Kilgore College is a public institution located in Kilgore, TX.
Is Kilgore College an HBCU?
No. Kilgore College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Kilgore College a tribal college?
No. Kilgore College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Kilgore College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Kilgore College reports 25.4% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Kilgore College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Kilgore College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Texas trade schools profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.