- Central Texas College is a public community college in Killeen, Texas. Founded in 1965, it has branch campuses in Europe and on military installations across the U.S.
School Highlights
Central Texas College serves 8,373 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 8,373 students
- In-state tuition: $2,790
- Out-state tuition: $6,270
- Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
- Minority enrollment: 70%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Central Texas College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 319 teachers has declined by 70% over five years.
Central Texas College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
319 staff
73 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Central Texas College has declined by 50% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Central Texas College diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,373 students
4,221 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
3,156 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
5,217 students
3,352 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
594 students
365 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,156 students
837 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,217 students
3,377 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
95 students
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
30%
47%
% Black
26%
13%
% White
30%
25%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
17%
54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,400
$31,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,790 is less than the state average of $3,340. The in-state tuition has declined by 21% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,270 is more than the state average of $5,798. The out-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,790
$3,340
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,270
$5,798
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,250
$10,630
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Central Texas College cost?
Central Texas College's tuition is approximately $2,790 for In-State students and $6,270 for Out-State students.
What is Central Texas College's ranking?
Central Texas College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Diversity in US community colleges, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Least debt for graduating students.
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