Kilgore College

Kilgore College is located in Kilgore, Texas. This community college was established in 1935 at a time when the East Texas oil boom was at its peak. The college enrolls over 5,000 students on an annual basis. The college offers its students a number of degree and certificate programs in diverse fields for higher learning. Online courses are also available.

There are many student clubs and organizations on campus, including the AGDT Art Club, Dance club, Christian campus center and Republican club.

Campus Location

1100 Broadway
Kilgore, TX 75662-3299
USA
Main Tel: (903) 984-8531
Web Site

The campus is in a town not far from a more urbanized area.

Kilgore College Highlights

Where Kilgore College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Number of dorm rooms for students.
Affordable tuition & fees.
Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Library on-campus
Campus housing available
Distance learning available
Part-time classes available
Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	502	75
< 1 year certificate	332	10
1-2 year certificate	209	28

Students

The student enrollment at Kilgore College was 5,150 in 2007 (3,505 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 2,160
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 2,928
Room and board	$ 3,630
Books and supplies	$ 1,421
Other	$ 2,030

Financial Aid: Kilgore College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Kilgore College:

School	Location	Enrollment
Alvin Community College	Alvin, TX	4,169
Angelina College	Lufkin, TX	4,677
Durham Technical Community College	Durham, NC	5,170
North Shore Community College	Danvers, MA	7,107
Lake City Community College	Lake City, FL	2,849
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College	Salisbury, NC	5,158
Minot State University	Minot, ND	3,895
Southern Arkansas University Tech	Camden, AR	2,111
Aims Community College	Greeley, CO	4,588
Saint Johns River Community College	Palatka, FL	5,111

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
Without tenure; tenure not available		142

Housing and Meals

Kilgore College provides on-campus housing for 525 of its 3,505 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (2 awarded)

Agriculture

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (1 awarded)

Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)

ART STUDIES (4 awarded)

Art/Art Studies

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (40 awarded)

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (63 awarded)

Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management
Business/Commerce
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Fashion Merchandising
Management Information Systems
Operations Management and Supervision
Retailing and Retail Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (14 awarded)

Computer Programming/Programmer
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (0 awarded)

Forestry

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (0 awarded)

Fashion and Fabric Consultant

DESIGN (1 awarded)

Design and Visual Communications

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (6 awarded)

Dance
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (31 awarded)

Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education

ENGINEERING (9 awarded)

Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Petroleum Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (34 awarded)

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Metallurgical Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (5 awarded)

Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management

LAW (24 awarded)

Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Pre-Law Studies

LIBERAL ARTS (110 awarded)

English Language and Literature
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Social Sciences
Speech and Rhetorical Studies

MATHEMATICS (1 awarded)

Mathematics

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (59 awarded)

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA (4 awarded)

Journalism

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (15 awarded)

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (34 awarded)

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Surgical Technology/Technologist

MEDICINE (3 awarded)

Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies

MUSIC (3 awarded)

Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (166 awarded)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (0 awarded)

Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (42 awarded)

Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (12 awarded)

Commercial Photography
Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (6 awarded)

Welding Technology/Welder

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (1 awarded)

Religion/Religious Studies

SCIENCE (12 awarded)

Biological and Physical Sciences
Chemistry
Geology/Earth Science
Physics

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (316 awarded)

Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (25 awarded)

Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology