[2] Angelina College was founded on September 24, 1966, with construction of the original seven-building campus having begun in November 1967.

To honor his tenure as the president, the fine arts building was renamed Hudgins Hall in 2001.

[5] The college offers a transfer core curriculum and associate degrees in 30 occupational programs, certificates, and associate of applied sciences degrees, 31 programs or classes in community services (noncredit) that lead to certifications or licensure, adult education, GED, and ESL courses.

Academic programs in the college are organized into these divisions: As defined by the Texas Legislature, the official service area of Angelina College is:[14] The school colors are royal blue, Columbia blue, orange, and white, and the school mascot is the Roadrunner.

Angelina College competes in the NJCAA Region XIV Texas Eastern Conference in men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer.