Kilgore College

Kilgore College prepares students for success in life by providing educational opportunities that have high quality- great value- easy access- and community focus. Taking as its motto “Emphasis Excellence-” Kilgore College promotes high quality in all of its operations: teaching and learning which lead to certificates and associate degrees- administrative and educational support services- and public service. Kilgore College promotes great value primarily for its 20-member school district service area in Northeast Texas by providing educational opportunities at a competitive cost. Kilgore College promotes easy access through open-door admission- distance learning opportunities- dual credit courses- developmental education- and a comprehensive financial aid program. Kilgore College promotes community focus through workforce education programs and through public service endeavors including workforce and small business development- Adult Basic Education- continuing education- athletics- and the fine arts. The mission statement of Kilgore College is consistent with the Texas Education Code § 130.0011- which states that the mission of public junior colleges shall be two-year institutions primarily serving their local taxing districts and service areas in Texas and offering vocational- technical- and academic courses for certification or associate degrees- as well as continuing education- remedial and compensatory education consistent with open-admission policies.