South Plains College is a public community college located in Levelland, TX. It offers 114 programs for degree/certificate.

It 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 students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Texas public community colleges' average ($7,199).

The school has 8,580 students, which is higher than Texas community collleges' average (3,006). In addition, 2,786 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 16 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 South Plains 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$4,453$4,837
Books & Supplies$1,083
On-Campus Living Costs$9,624
Off-Campus Living Costs$14,878
Average Financial Aid$6,772
Cost of Attendance$15,160$15,544
After Financial Aid$8,388$8,772
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State Students
South Plains College$4,453$4,837
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

South Plains 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 ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs3777NOT 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.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business OperationsNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Communication/JournalismNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Animal SciencesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pre-Veterinary StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
JournalismNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Broadcast JournalismNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
PhotojournalismNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Radio and TelevisionNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Organizational CommunicationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Public Relations/Image ManagementNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
AdvertisingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sports CommunicationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and AssistantNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Recording Arts Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer and Information Sciences13 completers
17 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist81 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail InstructorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Teacher Education, Multiple LevelsNOT OFFERED 27 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
EngineeringNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Foreign Languages and LiteraturesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human SciencesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Child Development4 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Child Care and Support Services Management1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 386 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health and Physical Education/FitnessNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
PhilosophyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
ChemistryNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Geology/Earth ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
PhysicsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 43 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 44 completers
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Social WorkNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Political Science and GovernmentNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
SociologyNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/InstallerNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
ElectricianNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Commercial and Advertising Art25 completers
18 completers
NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre ArtsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Art/Art StudiesNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Music Performance1 completers
7 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)6 completers
7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 21 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 18 completers
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
Pre-Dentistry StudiesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical StudiesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Pre-Pharmacy StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pre-Nursing StudiesNOT OFFERED 20 completers
NOT OFFERED
Pre-Chiropractic StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pre-Occupational Therapy StudiesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Pre-Optometry StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pre-Physical Therapy StudiesNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Pre-Physician AssistantNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 106 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training49 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and Management35 completers
79 completers
NOT OFFERED
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management27 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting16 completers
14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data EntryNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Real EstateNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
HistoryNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 8,580 students at South Plains College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 3,574 male students and 5,356 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
Total8,9303,9674,963
Male Students3,5741,7721,802
Female Students5,3562,1953,161

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 8,580 total students, 5,003 students enrolled through distance learning (2,786 students enrolled exclusively and 2,217 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment8,580
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses2,786
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses2,217
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses3,577

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for South Plains College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address1401 S. College Ave, Levelland, TX
Phone806-894-9611
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,453
Out-of-State$4,837
Student Population »8,580 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »19%
Transfer-out Rate13%
Retention Rate48% (Full-time)
28% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$6,772
Students to Faculty16:1 (6.25%)