South Plains College
Tel:
(806) 894-9611
- South Plains College provides a quality learning environment. We are a comprehensive, public, open admissions community college that primarily serves a 15-county region comprising the southern portion of the Texas High Plains. We are committed to providing learning opportunities that are high quality, accessible, flexible, and affordable through academic transfer, technical-vocational, continuing education, workforce development and community service programs.
School Highlights
South Plains College serves 9,212 students (46% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 71%.
Top Rankings
South Plains College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
The teacher population of 627 teachers has grown by 10% over five years.
| South Plains College | (TX) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & 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 |
| Total Faculty | 627 staff | 262 staff |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- In 1958, the college opened its doors primarily as a two-year academic transfer institution, the first such college in Texas in more than 10 years. South Plains College opened the door to the expansion of community colleges in Texas, arguably the most significant development in Texas higher education of the last half of the twentieth century. Fruitful changes began almost immediately. In 1959, Whiteface Independent School District became a part of the district, which was redesignated the South Plains Junior College District. In the early 1960s, the district developed a clearer notion of community college and rapidly incorporated technical and vocational education, continuing education, and educational counseling and other student support services. South Plains College's main campus is located in Levelland, Texas. Established in 1957 by the residents of Hockley County, South Plains College offers its students a diverse educational program. The program of study on the Levelland Campus spans freshman and sophomore studies for students who plan to eventually earn a bachelor's degree. These classes, offered through the Arts and Sciences Division, parallel those offered by universities and are fully transferable to these schools. First-class technical programs are also available to students who want to obtain specific job skills in one or two years of college and then go right to work in a good-paying job. SPC is recognized as one of the most modern and complete community colleges in Texas. The Levelland Campus encompasses 40 buildings on a 177-acre campus. Attractively landscaped and maintained, the campus features a contemporary architectural design that enhances an excellent learning environment. The college offers degrees and certificates in Arts and Sciences, Health Occupations, Technical Education, Continuing Education, Workforce Development, Internet Courses and Dual Credit Courses. South Plains College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees and proficiency certificates. SPC is an approved college recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to South Plains College is Clovis Community College (73.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Clovis Community CollegePublic2,902 students | 73.00 Mi417 Schepps Blvd
Clovis, NM 88101
(800) 769-1409 73.002,902 - 2,327 students | 73.70 Mi5317 Lovington Hwy
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4510 73.702,327 - 66 students | 104.20 Mi3200 Ave C
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3700 104.2066 - 2,179 students | 104.50 Mi6200 College Ave
Snyder, TX 79549
(325) 573-8511 104.502,179 - Howard CollegePublic4,293 students | 106.00 Mi1001 Birdwell Lane
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-5000 106.004,293
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