Central Texas College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	95
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Students retention rate	52%
On-time graduation rate	18%

Located in Killeen, Texas, Central Texas College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Central Texas College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Central Texas College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Central Texas College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Central Texas College is reported to be 18%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Central Texas College is 52% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Central Texas College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,570

Cost of attendance at Central Texas College in 2022 for students from Texas.

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Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,440

Cost of attendance at Central Texas College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 75 of freshman students at Central Texas College received on average $5,039 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,039

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	224	62%	$4,711	$1,055,259
Other Federal Grant	250	69%	$4,638	$1,159,455
State Grant/Scholarships	27	7%	$2,312	$62,427
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	63	17%	$2,521	$158,823
Total Grant & Scholarships	274	75%	$5,039	$1,380,705

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Central Texas College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Central Texas College students is 17.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 18.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 15.8%.

17.6%

asian 41.2% 7 students
African American 14.9% 31 students
white 18.1% 39 students
unknown 21.7% 5 students
hispanic 17.6% 35 students
Mixed Race 16.7% 8 students

Service Offerings

Central Texas College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Central Texas College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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