Central Texas College is a public community college located in Killeen, TX. It offers 111 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 50 programs).

It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Central Texas College is $3,900 for Texas residents and $7,500 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Texas public community colleges' average ($7,199).

The school has 8,326 students, which is higher than Texas community collleges' average (3,006). In addition, 4,332 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (20 to 1) of Texas community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Central Texas College. Then, we compare its costs to Texas community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$3,900$7,500
Books & Supplies$2,062
On-Campus Living Costs$10,959
Off-Campus Living Costs$12,838
Average Financial Aid$3,823
Cost of Attendance$16,921$20,521
After Financial Aid$13,098$16,698
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Central Texas College$3,900$7,500
Public Community Colleges in Texas$4,332$7,199
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Central Texas College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs2723NOT OFFERED
Total Programs5853NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Environmental ScienceNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
JournalismNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Radio and TelevisionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Graphic Communications4 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Graphic and Printing Equipment OperatorNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cloud ComputingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/AdministratorNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1 completers
13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Support SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 29 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Foreign Languages and LiteraturesNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Human Development and Family Studies NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child Care and Support Services Management NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary24 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 265 completers
NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 518 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health and Physical Education/FitnessNOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
ChemistryNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Geology/Earth ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies58 completers
45 completers
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Services Administration 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Homeland Security16 completers
12 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Social SciencesNOT OFFERED 32 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Building/Property Maintenance8 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/Welder5 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight CrewNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Commercial and Advertising ArtNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre ArtsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fine/Studio ArtsNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder59 completers
22 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary20 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)38 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Histologic TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Social Work3 completers
18 completers
NOT OFFERED
Community Health Services/Liaison/CounselingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic MassageNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 67 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training19 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 52 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management26 completers
30 completers
NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain ManagementNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science9 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management19 completers
35 completers
NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management9 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Restaurant/Food Services Management36 completers
9 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 8,326 students at Central Texas College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 3,733 male students and 5,189 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total8,9221,5937,329
Male Students3,7336083,125
Female Students5,1899854,204

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 8,326 total students, 5,774 students enrolled through distance learning (4,332 students enrolled exclusively and 1,442 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment8,326
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses4,332
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,442
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses2,552

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Central Texas College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address6200 West Central Texas Expressway, Killeen, TX
Phone254-526-7161
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$3,900
Out-of-State$7,500
Student Population »8,326 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »16%
Transfer-out Rate19%
Retention Rate49% (Full-time)
39% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$3,823
Students to Faculty13:1 (7.69%)