South Plains College

www.southplainscollege.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$696

2021 Average Net Price

$6,758

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.69%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

8,930

44.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

20.8%

271 Graduates

About

South Plains College is a higher education institution located in Hockley County, TX. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at South Plains College were General Studies (420 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (83 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (69 degrees).

In 2021, 1,581 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Plains College. 57.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (807 degrees), 1.27 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (636 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South Plains College is $696, which is $−7,272 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at South Plains College is $696, which is $−7,272 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,758.

In 2021, 55% of undergraduate students attending South Plains College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$696

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at South Plains College was $696. The cost of tuition at South Plains College is $−7,272 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of South Plains College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,758

2021 Value

9.49%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 South Plains College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,758. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of South Plains College grew by 9.49%.

This chart compares the average net price of South Plains College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$5,809

Room and Board

$1,160

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South Plains College was of $5,809 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.9% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,160. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 3.33% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at South Plains College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

55% of undergraduate students at South Plains College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.79% with respect to 2020, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South Plains College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.69%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at South Plains College was 3.69%, which represents 49 out of the 1327 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

South Plains College had a total enrollment of 8,930 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at South Plains College is 3,967 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,963. This means that 44.4% of students enrolled at South Plains College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South Plains College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.2% Hispanic or Latino, 39.8% White, 6.37% Black or African American, 1.69% Asian, 1.28% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.202% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at South Plains College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (30.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (21.5%) and White Female (18.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

44.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South Plains College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,930 students. The full-time enrollment at South Plains College is 3,967 and the part-time enrollment is 4,963. This means that 44.4% of students enrolled at South Plains College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at South Plains College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

44%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at South Plains College was 44%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), South Plains College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at South Plains College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
4,481 enrolled students
White
3,550 enrolled students
Black or African American
569 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South Plains College is 50.2% Hispanic or Latino, 39.8% White, 6.37% Black or African American, 1.69% Asian, 1.28% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.202% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5 students (0.056%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 237 more women than men received degrees from South Plains College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South Plains College is hispanic or latino (807 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (636 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at South Plains College is General Studies (420 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (83 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (69 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at South Plains College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (31 degrees awarded), Precision Production (83 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (130 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Plains College are Police officers (128,309 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (78,464 people), Other managers (67,447 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (38,462 people), and Probation officers & correctional treatment specialists (31,988 people).

The most specialized majors at South Plains College in 2021 are Communication Technologies (31 degrees awarded), Precision Production (83 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (130 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (111 degrees), and Protective Services (116 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Plains College are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at South Plains College are Communication Technologies (31 degrees awarded), Precision Production (83 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (130 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (111 degrees), and Protective Services (116 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Plains College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (308,876 people), Elementary & secondary schools (159,269 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (57,192 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (50,931 people), and Legal services (45,871 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by South Plains College.

Most Common (2021)

General Studies
420 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
83 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
69 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at South Plains College was General Studies with 420 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at South Plains College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

672

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

909

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 672 degrees were awarded to men at South Plains College, which is 0.739 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (909).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at South Plains College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 138 degrees were awarded to men at South Plains College in General Studies, which is 0.489 times less than the 282 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 282 degrees were awarded to men at South Plains College in General Studies, which is 2.04 times more than the 138 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

21%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 12% of students graduating from South Plains College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 21% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 25% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (25%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at South Plains College is Female and Asian (25% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.369% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
807 degrees awarded
White
636 degrees awarded
Black or African American
75 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South Plains College is hispanic or latino (807 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (636 degrees).

0.38% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
510 degrees awarded
White Female
320 degrees awarded
White Male
316 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South Plains College is hispanic or latino female (510 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (320 degrees).

Operations

South Plains College has an endowment valued at nearly $31M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 139k (0.449%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, South Plains College had a total salary expenditure of 78.9M. South Plains College employs 86 Instructors, 82 Assistant professors and 52 Professors. Most academics at South Plains College are Female Instructor (49), Female Assistant professor (44), and Male Assistant professor (38).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Plains College are: Service, with 66 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 65 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 47 employees.

Endowment

$31M

2021 Endowment

22.4%

growth from 2020

South Plains College has an endowment valued at about $31M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of South Plains College grew 22.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $25.7M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at South Plains College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$30.8M

2021 Salaries

2.23%

growth from 2020

In 2021, South Plains College paid a median of $30.8M in salaries, which represents 39.1% of their overall expenditure ($78.9M) and a 2.23% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14.2M

Instructional Salaries

258

Number of Employees

In 2021, South Plains College paid a total of $14.2M to 258 employees working as instructors, which represents 46% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

86 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

66 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at South Plains College were Instructor with 86 employees, Assistant professor with 82 employees, and Professor with 52 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Plains College were Service with 66 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 65 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 47 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South Plains College was Female Instructor with 49 employees, Female Assistant professor with 44 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 38 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at South Plains College.