Kilgore College

1100 Broadway, Kilgore, TX
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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.

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Kilgore College

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Kilgore 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 (*)

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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
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 2,424
Students Receiving Aid:
71%
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 69%
Part-Time 31%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 79%
African-American 15%
Hispanic 4%
Other 2%
Asian 0%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 98%
Out-of-State 2%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Texas 98%
Oklahoma 0%
Alabama 0%
Florida 0%
Louisiana 0%
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

Associate's Level Majors

Certificate Programs at Kilgore College

Career Education Majors

College Advice

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kenken
kenken
Question: I am going to Kilgore College in Texas in Jan....as a international student.?
There are lots of things I am worried about...... 1) I am afraid I can't get along well with other students? 2) The lifestyle there is far different from Hong Kong? 3) Is there a boring place, no recreational place? 4) limited transportation? 5) racial discrimination? 6) insufficient amenities? I am from Hong Kong.There are lots of places to go to and very very easy to go everywhere, many people there, goods are not expensive, no racial discrimination, I can buy what I need in Hong Kong. I am thinking about whether I can get through the problems in Kilgore,Texas.
32 months ago
Snagelfritz
Snage...
Best Answer
I think it a good town and there are things to do. When I was in Fort Worth, Texas in College, we had students from other countries and were good friends and we do things together. You will be OK. True there bad people everywhere, but, you will find some good friends just take your time.

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