South Plains College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	774
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Students retention rate	44%
On-time graduation rate	21%

Located in Levelland, Texas, South Plains 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 South Plains 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.

South Plains 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at South Plains College is reported to be 21%, 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 South Plains College is 44% , 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 South Plains 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

$3,892

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

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,276

Cost of attendance at South Plains 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, 76 of freshman students at South Plains College received on average $5,679 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.

$5,679

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	548	57%	$4,740	$2,597,309
Other Federal Grant	628	65%	$5,097	$3,200,876
State Grant/Scholarships	261	27%	$2,497	$651,826
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	151	16%	$1,792	$270,547
Total Grant & Scholarships	726	76%	$5,679	$4,123,249

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of South Plains 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 South Plains College students is 20.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 20.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 21.1%.

20.9%

asian 16.7% 3 students
African American 16.7% 16 students
white 22.7% 87 students
hispanic 20.9% 158 students
International Students 21.4% 6 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

South Plains College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

South Plains 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

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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