Frank Phillips College

1301 W. Roosevelt St.
Borger, TX 79008
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Tel: (806) 457-4200
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  • 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 1,348 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 61%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Frank Phillips College(TX) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty61 staff76 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Frank Phillips College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 20:1 over five years.
The Frank Phillips College diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment1,348 students3,921 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio22:135:1
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# Full-Time Students568 students1,055 students
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# Part-Time Students780 students2,866 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		208252
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
% Asian
1%
4%
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% Hispanic
37%
37%
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% Black
3%
13%
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% White
56%
39%
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% Non Resident races
1%
2%
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Diversity Score0.550.69
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College Completion Rate
23%
21%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$36,800$33,800
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $3,490 is less than the state average of $4,026. The in-state tuition has grown by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,700 is less than the state average of $6,207. The out-state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$3,490$4,026
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Out-State Tuition Fees$3,700$6,207
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid80%83%
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Median Debt for Graduates$7,500$9,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,750$5,015
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Frank Phillips College is Amarillo College (40.6 miles away).
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  • Amarillo College
    Public
    10,336 students | 40.60 Mi2011 S. Washington
    Amarillo,  TX  79109
    (806) 371-5000     40.6010,336
  • Clarendon College
    Public
    1,394 students | 56.70 Mi1122 College Drive
    Clarendon,  TX  79226
    (806) 874-3571     56.701,394
  • Seward County Community College and Area Technical School
    Public
    1,925 students | 100.70 Mi1801 N. Kansas Ave.
    Liberal,  KS  67901
    (620) 417-1000     100.701,925
  • Clovis Community College
    Public
    3,745 students | 132.00 Mi417 Schepps Blvd
    Clovis,  NM  88101
    (575) 769-2811     132.003,745
  • Western Oklahoma State College
    Western Oklahoma State College Photo
    Public
    1,460 students | 135.30 Mi2801 N Main St
    Altus,  OK  73521
    (580) 477-2000     135.301,460
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 1,348 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,490
  • Out-state tuition: $3,700
  • Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Minority enrollment: 44%
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For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,026 per year for in-state students and $6,207 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,730 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Texas is Houston Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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