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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)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate50275
< 1 year certificate33210
1-2 year certificate20928

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

ItemCost
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.

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

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