Kilgore College
School Description
Provided by Kilgore College
Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college which meets the educational and training needs of the citizens in the northeast quadrant of Texas. Kilgore College is an open-door, student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and learning and by leadership in cultural and economic endeavors. Kilgore College believes in the worth and dignity of the individual, meets the needs of a diverse student population, and has a vision of community as a place to be served and a climate to be created.
The mission statement of Kilgore College is consistent with the Texas Education Code § 130.0011, which states that the mission of public junior colleges shall be two-year institutions primarily serving their local taxing districts and service areas in Texas and offering vocational, technical, and academic courses for certification or associate degrees, as well as continuing education, remedial and compensatory education consistent with open-admission policies.
Kilgore College
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaKilgore College (KC) is a community college located in Kilgore, Texas.
Established in 1935 at the height of the East Texas oil boom (as such, it is home to the East Texas Oil Museum, a collection of memorabilia documenting this period of Texas history), KC has an annual enrollment of more than 5000 students.
It is noted for the Kilgore College Rangerettes, the first precision drill team in the world, created in 1940 by Gussie Nell Davis. The Rangerettes have performed internationally, including annually at the pregame and half-time of the Cotton Bowl, several Dallas Cowboys games, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and a few U.S. Presidential inaugurations.
Kilgore College has one of the lowest costs per credit hour of any college or university in Texas. In addition to academics, Kilgore College programs include various musical ensembles, The Flare newspaper, and athletic programs.
As defined by the Texas Legislature, the official service area of KC includes territory within the following school districts:
- Kilgore Independent School District
- West Rusk Independent School District
- Overton Independent School District
- Leverett's Chapel Independent School District
- White Oak Independent School District
- Sabine Independent School District
- Gladewater Independent School District
- Big Sandy Independent School District (Upshur County, Texas)
- Union Grove Independent School District
- Gilmer Independent School District
- New Diana Independent School District
- Spring Hill Independent School District
- Pine Tree Independent School District
- Longview Independent School District
- Hallsville Independent School District
- Henderson Independent School District
- Carlisle Independent School District
- Laneville Independent School District
- Mount Enterprise Independent School District
- Tatum Independent School District (*)
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Southwest
- Setting:
- Small Town Setting
- Type:
- Public
- Size:
- Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Full Time Students:
- 69%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Expenses
- Average Tuition:
- $ 2,424
- Students Receiving Aid:
- 71%
Students
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Full-Time vs. Part-Time
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Race/Ethnicity
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In State vs. Out-of-State
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Top States for Incoming Freshman
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| Percent of Students International: | 2% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-District | In-State | Out-of-State |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 840 | $ 1,752 | $ 2,424 |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 432 | $ 1,344 | $ 2,016 |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 408 | $ 408 | $ 408 |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 1,550 | 42% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 488 | 3% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 600 | 22% | |
Any Aid: |
71% |
Degree Programs at Kilgore College
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Agriculture Business
- Agriculture Production
- Agriculture Technology
- Natural Resources and Conservation
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Arts & Humanities
- Architecture
- Design
- English Language and Literature
- Film and Theater
- General Studies
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Visual Arts
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Business
- Accounting & Related Services
- Administrative Services
- Fashion and Apparel
- General Business
- Information Systems
- Management
- Communication & Media
- Education
- Engineering
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Family and Consumer Science Professions
- Apparel and Textiles
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
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Health & Medical Services
- Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician
- Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
- Healthcare Administration
- Medical Assistant Professions
- Mental & Social Health Services
- Nursing
- Rehabilitation & Therapy
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Legal Professions
- Mathematics and Statistics
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Natural Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology
- Physics
- Security and Protective Service Careers
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Skilled Trades
- Mechanic/Repair Trades
- Precision Production Trades
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Social Sciences
- General Social Sciences
- Psychology
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Technician Careers
- Engineering Technology
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Science Technology Technician
- Laboratory Technician
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Technology
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
- Computer Support Services
- Networking
- Software Development
- Systems Administration
- Telecommunications
Certificate Programs at Kilgore College
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Arts & Humanities
- Design
- Visual Arts
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Business
- Accounting & Related Services
- Administrative Services
- Entrepreneurship
- Fashion and Apparel
- General Business
- Management
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Communication & Media
- Commercial & Advertising Art
- Graphics & Multimedia
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Cosmetology & Beauty
- Cosmetology
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Family and Consumer Science Professions
- Apparel and Textiles
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
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Health & Medical Services
- Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
- Healthcare Administration
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Medical Assistant Professions
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Clinical Assistant
- Nursing
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Legal Professions
- Court Reporting
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Legal Assistant
- Security and Protective Service Careers
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Skilled Trades
- Mechanic/Repair Trades
- Precision Production Trades
- Technician Careers
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Technology
- Computer Science
- Computer Support Services
- Networking
- Software Development
- Systems Administration
- Telecommunications