1301 W. Roosevelt St.
Borger, TX 79008
Top Ranked (2023): View Rankings
  • 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 1,575 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 70%.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Enrollment: 1,575 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,490
  • Out-state tuition: $3,700
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 47%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Frank Phillips College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 116 teachers has grown by 90% over five years.
Frank Phillips College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
116 staff
262 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Frank Phillips College has grown by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Frank Phillips College diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,575 students
4,541 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
620 students
1,289 students
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# Part-Time Students
955 students
3,252 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
949 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
620 students
1,266 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
955 students
3,252 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
228 students
251 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
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% Hispanic
41%
46%
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% Black
3%
12%
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% White
53%
30%
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% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
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% Unknown races
n/a
3%
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Diversity Score
0.55
0.68
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
33%
26%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
2.44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,800
$34,600
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,490 is less than the state average of $3,626. The in-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,700 is less than the state average of $5,997. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,490
$3,626
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,700
$5,997
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
83%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$7,750
$10,765
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
Source: 2021 (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.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Enrollment: 1,575 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,490
  • Out-state tuition: $3,700
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 47%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,626 per year for in-state students and $5,997 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,068 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 76%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Texas is Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Dallas. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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