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Kilgore College is in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Kilgore, Texas. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Kilgore College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include music, drama and performing arts, and security and law enforcement.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Kilgore College offers open admission.
The school, in 2005, had 4,848 students (3,373 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Kilgore College
1100 Broadway
Kilgore, TX 75662-3299
General Phone: (903) 984-8531
Admissions Phone: (903) 983-8209
Financial Aid Phone: (903) 983-8211
http://www.kilgore.edu
Kilgore College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Security And Law Enforcement | 390 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 126 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Mechanics And Repair | 92 | autobody repair, automobile mechanics, HVAC, diesel mechanics |
| Liberal Arts | 83 | general studies, social services, English, speech and rhetoric |
| Business And Management | 64 | business, accounting technology, business management, accounting, MIS, operations management, fashion merchandising, entrepreneurship |
| Education And Teaching | 39 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, trade and industrial teaching, health teaching |
| Office And Administration | 37 | executive secretary, general office occupations |
| Engineering Technician | 34 | metallurgical tech, drafting, occupational safety tech, computer systems tech, electronics tech |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 27 | cosmetology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 22 | physical therapist assistant, psychology, physical therapy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 20 | computer networking, computer and info science, computer programming |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 19 | commercial photography, commercial art |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 16 | medical assistant, pre-pharmacy, medical lab tech, surgical tech, radiation therapist |
| Medical Adminstration | 13 | medical secretary |
| Engineering | 10 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 10 | dance, drama |
| Law | 9 | legal assistant, pre-law, court reporting |
| Music | 9 | music |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Science | 6 | biological and physical sciences, chemistry, physics, geology |
| Media | 4 | journalism |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 3 | agriculture |
| Medicine | 3 | pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, pre-med |
| Architecture And Planning | 2 | architecture |
| Design | 1 | design and visual communication |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | forestry |
| Production Trades | 0 | machinist, welding |
| Construction Trades | 0 | fashion consultant |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | child care management |
Number of programs and degrees for Kilgore College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 519 | 22 |
| Associate's degree | 447 | 70 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 86 | 22 |
In 2005, Kilgore College had a total enrollment of 4,848 students (3,373 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 98% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
Kilgore College offers campus housing for 450 of its 3,373 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Kilgore, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (903) 983-8209
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,752 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,424 |
| Room and board | $ 3,630 |
| Room charge | $ 3,630 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,230 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,030 |
Financial Aid:
Kilgore College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 358000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (903) 983-8211
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 14 | $50,282 | 15 | $50,030 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $50,282 | 15 | $50,030 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 47 | $44,531 | 61 | $42,887 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 47 | $44,531 | 61 | $42,887 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 126 | 20 | 146 |
| Football | 110 | 0 | 110 |
| Basketball | 16 | 20 | 36 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Fashion Merchandising
Management Information Systems, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forestry, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Fashion and Fabric Consultant
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Metallurgical Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Social Sciences, General
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Kilgore College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers athletic scholarships
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