Frank Phillips College
School Notes Overview:
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 Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Hutchinson County, TX | - |
| Title IV Eligible | YES | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 636 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 745 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 1,381 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 208 students | 229 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 80% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 47% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,139 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 13% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,032 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 37% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $2,194 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 22% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $4,297 | $3,129 |
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.
- Profile last updated: 03/23/2009.
In the News:
- FPC recognized as military-friendly college (Borger News-Herald)
posted on November 20, 2009 at 05:31:30 pm
By: Brooke Huff Associate Editor Frank Phillips College President Dr. Herbert Swender was recently notified that the college has been selected by Military Advanced Education magazine to be featured in the third Annual Guide to America's Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities. - Gamble family excited about return to tourney (The Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil)
posted on November 20, 2009 at 05:01:40 pm
Just a short year ago, Terry Gamble entered the NJCAA Volleyball Championship at the Mid-America Center as the head coach of the No. 1 team in the nation. His daughter Kristi, who was redshirting at that time, was to be a part of the future of his Iowa Western program. - Volleyball: Ex-Iowa Western coach's gambles pay off (Omaha World-Herald)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 03:41:37 am
Former IWCC coach Terry Gamble is back to watch his daughter, who plays for a Texas school. - Lady Plainsmen improve to 7-0 for the season (Borger News-Herald)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 05:07:13 pm
{mosimage} Tuesday night at Borger, Frank Phillips College Women’s Basketball Team defeated Lubbock Christian University’s Junior Varsity 85-68. FPC led 40-29 at the half. Mandi Whitecotton of Canyon led the Plainsmen with 15 points. - Conquistadors split games in Sterling, Colo. (The Dodge City Daily Globe)
posted on November 16, 2009 at 05:12:42 pm
The Dodge City Community College men’s basketball team enters tonight’s game after splitting a pair over the weekend.
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