Important Academic Statistics

Total 8,580 students attended South Plains College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 259 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 241 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 547 (full-time) and 297 (part-time).
The graduation rate of South Plains College is 19% and transfer-out rate is 13%. The retention rate is 48% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population8,580
Graduation Rate19%
Number of Faculty500
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of South Plains College is $4,837 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
58% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,772 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$4,837
Average Financial Amount$6,772

Offered Certificate Programs

South Plains College offers 41 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 775 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate240482
2 Years Certificate170293
Total410775

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at South Plains College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 775 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 482 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 293 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Communications Technologies 29 completers
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician11
Recording Arts Technology/Technician18
Computer and Information Sciences 16 completers
Computer and Information Sciences16
Personal and Culinary Services 45 completers
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor1
Culinary Arts/Chef Training44
Engineering Technology 13 completers
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician13
Work and Family Studies 7 completers
Child Care Provider/Assistant7
Legal Studies 10 completers
Legal Assistant/Paralegal10
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 51 completers
Criminal Justice/Police Science26
Fire Science/Fire-fighting25
Construction Trades 19 completers
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer6
Electrician13
Mechanics and Repairers 116 completers
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair39
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology19
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician10
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician18
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician30
Precision Production Trades 82 completers
Welding Technology/Welder82
Visual and Performing Arts 25 completers
Commercial and Advertising Art11
Music Performance14
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 25 completers
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)18
Surgical Technology/Technologist7
Business 44 completers
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry17
Real Estate27
Total482
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences 13 completers
Computer and Information Sciences13
Personal and Culinary Services 107 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist107
Work and Family Studies 12 completers
Child Development8
Child Care and Support Services Management4
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 2 completers
Fire Science/Fire-fighting2
Construction Trades 0 completers
Lineworker0
Mechanics and Repairers 0 completers
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician0
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician0
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician0
Visual and Performing Arts 14 completers
Commercial and Advertising Art11
Graphic Design0
Music Performance3
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 68 completers
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)5
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training63
Business 77 completers
Business Administration and Management27
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management35
Accounting15
Total293

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 8,580 students have enrolled into South Plains College. By gender, 3,481 male and 5,099 female students are attending the school.
There are 3,334 White (38.86%), 541 Black/African American (6.31%), 4,373 Hispanic (50.97%), 163 Asian (1.90%), and 4,524 students with other races. 24 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total8,5803,4815,099
American Indian/Native American1226260
Asian1637489
Black/African American541190351
Hispanic4,3731,6252,748
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander18108
White3,3341,5051,829
Two More000
Un-Known532
Non-resident Alien241212

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