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South Plains College (SPC)
- 1401 S. College Ave
- Levelland, TX 79336
- OPEID College Code: 00361100
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- General Phone: (806) 894-9611
- President: Kelvin Sharp
- Website: www.southplainscollege.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 6,602
- College Alias: SPC

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - SPC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Large
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Large Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 82%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 33% | 49% | 24% | 31% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,815 | $3,509 | $1,332 | $1,323 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.4% | 7.3% | 7.6% |
| Number in Default | 141 | 128 | 105 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,887 | 1,745 | 1,365 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $1,922 | $1,922 | $1,922 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $2,306 | $2,306 | $2,306 |
| Books and Supplies | $910 | $900 | $825 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,100 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Other Expenses | $1,888 | $1,888 | $1,888 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $7,820 | $7,810 | $7,735 |
| Out of State | $8,204 | $8,194 | $8,119 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $2,832 | $2,822 | $2,747 |
| Out of State | $3,216 | $3,206 | $3,131 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $2,832 | $2,822 | $2,747 |
| Out of State | $3,216 | $3,206 | $3,131 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 6,602 Undergraduate: 6,602
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,323 Female: 3,279
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,323 Female: 3,279
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,686 Part-Time: 2,916
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,686 Part-Time: 2,916
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 49 | 0.7% |
| American Indian | 51 | 0.8% |
| Black | 343 | 5% |
| Asian | 79 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1,861 | 28% |
| White | 4,219 | 64% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 946 | 14% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,896 | 29% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,171 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 736 | 11% |
| Ages 25-29 | 607 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 284 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 174 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 188 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 54 | 0.8% |
| Age Over 65 | 9 | 0.1% |
| Age Uknown | 537 | 8% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 787 | 591 | 196 |
| Faculty Status | 442 | 279 | 163 |
| Tenured Faculty | 199 | 199 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 442 | 279 | 163 |
| Primarily Instruction | 442 | 279 | 163 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 16 | 16 | - |
| Other Professionals | 82 | 82 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 247 | 214 | 33 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 132 | 100 | 32 |
| Skilled Crafts | 15 | 15 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 72 | 72 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $42,003 (255) | $42,343 (131) | $41,643 (124) |
| Professor | $55,292 (39) | $57,152 (20) | $53,333 (19) |
| Associate Professor | $47,764 (36) | $47,349 (20) | $48,282 (16) |
| Assistant Professor | $42,760 (98) | $44,495 (44) | $41,346 (54) |
| Instructor | $32,249 (82) | $31,897 (47) | $32,721 (35) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,313 (24) | $26,377 (12) | $80,248 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $58,326 (1) | - (-) | $58,326 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $22,081 (11) | $17,251 (7) | $30,533 (4) |
| Instructor | $81,524 (12) | $39,154 (5) | $111,789 (7) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $42,142 (279) | $40,601 (143) | $43,762 (136) |
| Professor | $55,292 (39) | $57,152 (20) | $53,333 (19) |
| Associate Professor | $47,763 (37) | $47,349 (20) | $48,249 (17) |
| Assistant Professor | $40,268 (109) | $40,325 (51) | $40,218 (58) |
| Instructor | $36,647 (94) | $31,910 (52) | $42,512 (42) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $47,318 | $26,180 | $21,138 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 55% | 45% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 126 | 81 | 45 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 126 | 81 | 45 |
| Basketball | 25 | 17 | 8 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 66 | 40 | 26 |
| Rodeo | 35 | 24 | 11 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $41,069 | $41,069 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $17,886 | $17,886 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Rodeo | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 72%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 11% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 9% |
| Female | 13% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 46% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 12% |
| Asian | 20% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| White | 9% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 3 | 7 |
| Liquor Related | 7 | 14 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | - |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 12 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 12 | 2 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 2 | 2 |
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