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Kilgore College is a community college located in Kilgore, Texas. It was founded in 1935. Kilgore's enrollment is around 5,000. The college is renowned for having the first precision drill team in the world. It was created by Gussie Nell Davis in 1940.
Many students of Kilgore College have gone on to become famous. Some of them are John Hill, Jr, former Attorney General; Edward Hancock II, author and award-winning editor; Rodney Carrington, comedian; and Van Cliburn, renowned pianist. KC’s athletics department fields a wide variety of men’s and women’s sports teams, known as the Rangers.
Kilgore College is in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Kilgore, TX. 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 security and law enforcement.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Kilgore College offers open admission.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 5,150 students (3,891 full-time equivalent).
Kilgore College is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"We prepare students for success in life by providing educational opportunities that have high quality, great value, easy access, and community focus."
More complete details are provided below.
Kilgore College
1100 Broadway
Kilgore, TX 75662-3299
General Phone: (903) 984-8531
http://www.kilgore.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Security and Law Enforcement | 348 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, criminal justice and administration, corrections |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 162 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 97 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies, English, speech and rhetoric, liberal arts and sciences, social services |
| Business and Management | 80 | business, accounting technology, MIS, business management, accounting, operations management, entrepreneurship |
| Mechanics and Repair | 72 | HVAC, diesel mechanics, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, computer repair |
| Engineering Technician | 45 | metallurgical tech, drafting, occupational safety tech, electronics tech |
| Office and Administration | 42 | executive secretary |
| Medical Support and Technology | 40 | radiographer, surgical tech, medical assistant, clinical lab tech, pre-pharmacy, medical lab tech, radiation therapist |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 39 | cosmetology |
| Education and Teaching | 30 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, health teaching, trade and industrial teaching |
| Therapy and Counseling | 22 | physical therapist assistant, psychology, physical therapy |
| Production Trades | 20 | welding |
| Law | 17 | legal assistant, court reporting, pre-law |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 17 | commercial art, commercial photography |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 14 | computer networking, computer and info science, webmastering, computer programming |
| Medical Administration | 13 | medical secretary |
| Engineering | 9 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, petroleum engineering, aerospace engineering |
| Media | 7 | journalism |
| Science | 7 | biological and physical sciences, chemistry, physics, geology |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 6 | dance, drama |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Medicine | 4 | pre-dentistry, pre-med, pre-veterinary |
| Family and Social Work | 4 | child care provider, child care management |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 4 | agriculture |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 1 | chemical tech |
| Architecture and Planning | 1 | architecture |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | forestry |
| Construction Trades | 0 | fashion consultant |
| Religion and Philosophy | 0 | religion |
| Design | 0 | design and visual communication |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | occupational therapist assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Kilgore College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 516 | 76 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 362 | 8 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 235 | 27 |
In 2007-2008, Kilgore College had a total enrollment of 5,150 students (3,891 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 95% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
Kilgore College offers campus housing for 525 of its 3,891 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Kilgore, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,232 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,048 |
| Room and board | $ 3,630 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,648 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,030 |
Financial Aid:
Kilgore College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 358000)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 71 | 77 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 30 | $52,481 | 31 | $56,377 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 30 | $52,481 | 31 | $56,377 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 41 | $49,742 | 46 | $47,175 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $49,742 | 46 | $47,175 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 40 | 5 | 45 |
| Football | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Basketball | 10 | 5 | 15 |
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
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
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
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
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
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 Provider/Assistant
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
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
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
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
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
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
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 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers athletic scholarships
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