- Frank Phillips College is a comprehensive community college. The mission of this institution is to provide quality educational programs to the residents of its service area, the ten northernmost counties of the Texas Panhandle. The Board of Regents, administration, faculty and staff are united in their commitment to the accomplishment of this mission.
School Highlights
Frank Phillips College serves 1,801 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,801 students
- In-state tuition: $3,490
- Out-state tuition: $3,700
- Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
- Minority enrollment: 59%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Frank Phillips College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 39% over five years.
Frank Phillips College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1948
Total Faculty
70 staff
73 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
Student Body
The student population of Frank Phillips College has grown by 14% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Frank Phillips College diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,801 students
4,254 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
34:1
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Full-Time Students
704 students
902 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
1,097 students
3,352 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,801 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
704 students
869 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,097 students
3,370 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
228 students
251 students
Showing 2010–2021. View full 15-year historical data
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
43%
47%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
2%
13%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
41%
25%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
9%
5%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
31%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$43,299
$42,382
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,490 is more than the state average of $3,345. The in-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,700 is less than the state average of $5,806. The out-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,490
$3,345
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,700
$5,806
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
54%
88%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,750
$10,630
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Frank Phillips College serves over 3,000 students each semester, 1,500 transfer degree-seeking students and approximately 1,500 applied science, workforce and certificate students. FPC provides a diverse cultural background for students attending college, with students typically representing 15-17 countries and 34-39 states annually. The curricula offerings at FPC range literally from 'a to z' with programs of study from agriculture to zoology coupled with numerous technical and occupational programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Frank Phillips College cost?
Frank Phillips College's tuition is approximately $3,490 for In-State students and $3,700 for Out-State students.
What is Frank Phillips College's ranking?
Frank Phillips College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Least debt for graduating students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Frank Phillips College is Amarillo College (40.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts
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Public
2011 S. Washington
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 371-5000
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 371-5000
40.6 miles
Enrollment: 9,262 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 In-state tuition: $2,898 Out-state tuition: $4,362 Minority enrollment: 62%
Clarendon College
Public
1122 College Drive
Clarendon, TX 79226
(806) 874-3571
Clarendon, TX 79226
(806) 874-3571
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Enrollment: 1,464 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $4,440 Out-state tuition: $5,400 Minority enrollment: 50%
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Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-1951
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-1951
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Public
417 Schepps Blvd
Clovis, NM 88101
(800) 769-1409
Clovis, NM 88101
(800) 769-1409
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(580) 477-2000
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 477-2000
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