About South Plains College

Founded in 1957, South Plains College. is a college. Located in Texas, which is a city setting in Texas, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 9,478 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The South Plains College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 19:1. There are 280 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at South Plains College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at are considered , with ,8% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at South Plains College.

17%
“We”re apathetic”
22%
“We know about current events and vote”
57%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
4%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
39%
“Sometimes, but not often”
52%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
4%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
30%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
70%
“I feel extremely safe”
30%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
22%
“We bought the gear”
48%
“We live for the big game”
13%
“It”s not really our thing”
13%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
57%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
17%
“We”re a very artistic group”
4%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
30%
“They keep regular office hours”
65%
“They”re always available”
70%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
13%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
13%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
4%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
14%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
73%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
14%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
30%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
70%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
17%
“We”re apathetic”
22%
“We know about current events and vote”
57%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
4%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
39%
“Sometimes, but not often”
52%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
4%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
30%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
70%
“I feel extremely safe”
30%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
22%
“We bought the gear”
48%
“We live for the big game”
13%
“It”s not really our thing”
13%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
57%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
17%
“We”re a very artistic group”
4%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
30%
“They keep regular office hours”
65%
“They”re always available”
70%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
13%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
13%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
4%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
14%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
73%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
14%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
30%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
70%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    26 Students rated on-campus housing 3.4 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    21 Students rated off-campus housing 3.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    26 Students rated campus food 3.5 stars. 23 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    28 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    28 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 68 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    28 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    27 Students rated local services 2.9 stars. 11 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    28 Students rated academics 4.3 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.

South Plains College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of South Plains College?

27 Students rated South Plains College

Faith - 04/09/2024

South Plains is a good college. I have liked all the classes that I have taken and all the professors are helpful in many ways. The one reason why I chose to attend South Plains College is because their film program is so amazing and lets me have so many opportunities to work with so many well-known movie directors, etc. South Plains isn't a well-known college due to it being a small community college but it's a good and safe college for anyone to attend. There are different academics that you can learn, and there are lots of extracurriculars, even though we do not have a football team our basketball team is amazing, also South Plains is all about the students. You can always count on South Plains to have an event going every week so the students can get out more and socialize. I have liked my time at South Plains and I'm ready to continue my journey as a Texan.

Garrett - 04/07/2022

It's good for what it is, which is to get a certificate or to use a springboard to another higher level of education. South Plains College has always been a clean, and safe environment. I always felt like the professionalism there is very important to every employee that works there.

Christina - 10/11/2020

I really enjoy South Plains College. It's an awesome community college. The classes are small and easy to get in touch with the professors. Classes are not that expensive compared to Tech. I really love it over there. I feel like I can be myself and meet all kinds of new people.

Courtney - 05/11/2020

South Plains College is a wonderful school. There are plenty of degree plans and trades to choose from. There is always an advisor available to help you if you’re unsure of the route you want to take or need to change something in your plan. I have liked every professor I’ve had and sometimes they’ve even changed my life. I have met some of the most influential people at SPC. I really enjoy the smaller classrooms and being able to have more one-on-one conversations in class with my peers and professors. I have always been able to reach my professors at any point and I’ve never had a bad experience with any of them. South Plains College is very cost-efficient as well. Many of the college graduates I know first went to SPC before going on to a university. Our closest university is Texas Tech, and SPC works very closely and very well with them to ensure a smooth transition for you going on to TTU. Overall, SPC is a great school with many wonderful benefits and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a good, accredited community college.

South Plains College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at South Plains College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for South Plains College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    First of all, college is not what you expect it to be. College requires alot of studying and staying on top of your grades. It is not as easy as high school, nor do you always know where you stand gradewise like you do in high school. You have to be able to figure out what your grades are on your own and be able to be prepared each day you come to class. Being prepared is the best key, you never know when you might have a pop quiz or a test that day. Take very good notes this will help when studying. Always go to class, try not to miss a day, because you will fall far behind. Get to know your professors, they are there to help you not be your enemy. I can not emphasize this enough study, study, study and make more time for school. If you do all of this you should do just fine.

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  3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    There is nothing wrong with the school itself, but there is one thing I sometimes wish was different. That is the town itself. I sometimes with there was more to do, or more places to go besides just staying on campus all day everyday.

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  4. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about my school is to help me be a better student than before. I can have a better job that pays good money.

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  5. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    South Plains College is best known for the staff and professors here at South Plains, that provide a learning envirornment that is helpful to every college student who attends this college. Each class that each student takes, allows that student to understand the importance and learning for the class, that way the student may use it towards thir major and or for their knowledge in the future. The campus allows students to get a feel for what a college experience is all about, including a average size campus and dorms and housing to give a feel of how college works.

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  6. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    So far South Plains has been unique because of how willing the teachers are to help the students. If I have a question or if im confused about the material i can email my teacher or even go talk to them about it during their office hours. I have friends that attend Tech and they tell me stories about having professors who just dont care and dont want to help.

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  7. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Before attending this school, I wish I would have known how many students were enrolled at South Plains College. I wish I would of known other programs that I could have gotten involved with, especially concerning the Gateway program that is linked with Texas Tech University. I wish I had the chance before arriving at South Plains, that I could have gotten the chance to personaly meet the student body and my professors before hand. The supplies that were needed for each class would have been helpful to know that way I would have been prepared and ready to attend.

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  8. What kind of person should attend this school?

    South Plains is the kibd of college that anyone can attend and excell. As long as they put in effort and apply themselves in all of their classes, anyone can do great while attenting SPC. However, South Plains is known for its science classes. Being a Nursing major, I'd encourage anyone looking for a job involving science to choose SPC.

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  9. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Someone who is looking to just party and not show up to their classes shouldn't attend this school. Attending class is very critical towards someones grade and proffesors will usually drop a student after four missed classes. Students need to dedicate some of their own time to receive a good grade point average from this school instead of partying.

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  10. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    South Plains College is located in Levelland Texas. It has two branches in Lubbock Texas that makes it convenient for me to attend. They offer classes where you can earn an associates or get certified in a field.

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  11. Describe the students at your school.

    There are many types of students at South Plains. The one's that I've met are the leaders, followers, and comedians. Just make sure that there aren't too many leaders in one room. That's how fights start.

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  12. What are the academics like at your school?

    There is something for everybody at my school. If you want to be a teacher, like yours truly, then there is enough there for you. If you want to be an engineer or a musician they have a path for you. Classes are challenging at times. My teachers really made me think outside the box. The ones that really cared took extra time to help me the best that they could. I really appreciated that...I still hate math though.

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  13. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Going to the basketball games I think...I was kind of a loner my last two semesters...I'll let you know later.

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  14. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    I think that this is a wonderful school to start at. There is a lot to do academically. Socially? Well, I wish there was a little bit more...I'm not really a fan of the anime club and I can't join the Latin club either. But the teachers are great. I just wish I could meet with my teachers before I actually go to class...

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  15. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    The pumpkin spice latte girls, the ghetto boys, the nerds, the jocks, the overachievers, and the underachievers. They are all accurate...

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  16. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    When i am telling my friends about my school, i usually begin with that South Plains College is the best community college around. They have teachers that get on a first name basis with their students, and actually take the time to insure that their students understand the concepts that are being taught. However, the teachers are not all that is great. South Plains College is also affordable and works with you to get you into class and on your way to a better future. South Plains is commited to their students.

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  17. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing has to be that there are at least three different advisors for my major and I cannot get a hold of any of them. I go to a school counslor but she know things in general not the specifics I am looking for.

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Student Body

Students

56%

female

44%

male

9,478

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

2%

Out-Of-State

95%

In-State

3%

International

Organizations

34

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

6%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
6%
% Hispanic/Latino
44%
% White or Caucasian
46%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

81% of students attending South Plains College receive some sort of financial aid. 61% were awarded federal grants. While 25% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$3,680

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,250

Books and Supplies

$3,900

Room and Board

8,830

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$2,724
$30 - $48K
$3,354
$48 - $75K
$5,715
$75 - $110K
$7,296
$110K & UP
$7,502

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