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.
< CollapseKilgore 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:
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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% |
