South Plains College
South Plains College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Levelland, TX. South Plains College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of South Plains College is $4,453 for Texas residents and $4,837 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees has decreased by 1.00% from last year at South Plains.
- Total 8,580 students have enrolled in South Plains and, of that, 2,786 students enrolled online exclusively.
- South Plains offers 114 programs.
- The graduation rate of South Plains is 19% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 35.1%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at South Plains College is $4,453 for Texas residents and $4,837 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has decreased by 1.00% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Texas Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $3,704 | $4,088 |
| 2021 | $3,892 | $4,276 |
| 2022 | $3,892 | $4,276 |
| 2023 | $4,473 | $4,857 |
| 2024 | $4,453 | $4,837 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
South Plains College offers 120 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at South Plains College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 79 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 17 | 0 |
| Total | 120 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 107 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 63 |
| Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management | 35 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 483 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 74 |
| Business Administration and Management | 63 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 36 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 31 |
Student Population
Total 8,580 students have enrolled to South Plains College. By gender, there are 3,481 male and 5,099 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.68 to 1.
South Plains College offers online degree/certificate programs and 2,786 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 122 | 62 | 60 |
| Asian | 163 | 74 | 89 |
| Black or African American | 541 | 190 | 351 |
| Hispanic | 4,373 | 1,625 | 2,748 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| White | 3,334 | 1,505 | 1,829 |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Total | 8,580 | 3,481 | 5,099 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at South Plains College is 19% and the transfer-out rate is 13%. The average financial aid amount is $6,772 and 58% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 19% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 13% |
| Retention Rate | 48% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $6,772 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 259 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 547 |