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 2025 tuition & fees of South Plains College is $4,773 for Texas residents and $5,157 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 6.62% from last year at South Plains.
- Total 9,098 students have enrolled in South Plains and, of that, 3,019 students enrolled online exclusively.
- South Plains offers 113 programs.
- The graduation rate of South Plains is 29% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at South Plains College is $4,773 for Texas residents and $5,157 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 6.62% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3,892 | $4,276 |
| 2022 | $3,892 | $4,276 |
| 2023 | $4,473 | $4,857 |
| 2024 | $4,453 | $4,837 |
| 2025 | $4,773 | $5,157 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
South Plains College offers 114 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 | 77 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 13 | 0 |
| Total | 114 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 81 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 49 |
| Business Administration and Management | 35 |
| Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management | 27 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 25 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 386 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 106 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 44 |
| Psychology | 43 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 27 |
Student Population
Total 9,098 students have enrolled to South Plains College. By gender, there are 3,592 male and 5,506 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.65 to 1.
South Plains College offers online degree/certificate programs and 3,019 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 | 141 | 57 | 84 |
| Asian | 170 | 86 | 84 |
| Black or African American | 564 | 197 | 367 |
| Hispanic | 4,844 | 1,785 | 3,059 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 10 | 3 | 7 |
| White | 3,353 | 1,452 | 1,901 |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 9,098 | 3,592 | 5,506 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at South Plains College is 29% and the transfer-out rate is 11%. The average financial aid amount is $8,379 and 48% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 29% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 11% |
| Retention Rate | 53% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $8,379 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 258 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 526 |