Kilgore College — tuition $3,168 in-state, $4,368 out-of-state
Outcomes
C
50/100
Affordability
B+
79/100
Resources
C+
56/100
Experience
B
69/100
Prestige
F
28/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
6,067
Total Enrollment
33%
Graduation Rate
70%
Retention Rate
21.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,832
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Kilgore College ▼
21%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Kilgore College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$37,975
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,993
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$14,967
Median debt at graduation
39.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
31.7%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 39% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 34th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Kilgore College
Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Kilgore College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $216,832
Avg rent near campus: $1,262/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 75602 (6.7% cap, Longview)
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🏆 Where Kilgore College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,280 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person50%
Hybrid (Some Online)28%
Fully Online22%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)42%
25-64 (Adult)17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Kilgore College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Kilgore College?
Tuition at Kilgore College is
$3,168 for in-state students
and $4,368 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,832.
What is the graduation rate at Kilgore College?
The graduation rate at Kilgore College is 33%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Kilgore College a good school?
Kilgore College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Kilgore College?
Kilgore College has a total enrollment of 6,067 students.
Is there rental demand near Kilgore College?
Yes! Approximately 21% of students at Kilgore College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 1,280 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Kilgore area.
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