South Plains College

South Plains College is a coeducational, community college located in Levelland, Texas. It was established on April 2, 1957.

The departments at South Plains College include the following:

Allied Health
Behavioral Sciences
Creative Arts
English
Fine Arts
Mathematics and Engineering
Physical Education
Social Science

The men's and women's sports teams of the college are called the Texans and Lady Texans respectively. The official mascot is called "The Texans". The College sponsors basketball, track and field, rodeo, cross country, and a number of club sports.

Notable alumni of the College include country singers Waylon Jennings, Natalie Maines (of Dixie Chicks), and Lee Ann Womack, and NBA players Renaldo Major and Bo Outlaw.

Campus Location

1401 S. College Ave
Levelland, TX 79336
USA
Main Tel: 80689496112175
Web Site

The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in music and mechanics and repair.
Affordable tuition & fees.
Number of dorm rooms for students.
Large number of students.
Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
Large number of programs of study offered.
High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Faculty tenure system
Library on-campus
Campus housing available
Distance learning available
Weekend study option
Part-time classes available
Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	570	39
1-2 year certificate	423	23
< 1 year certificate	15	1
2-4 year degree	2	1

Students

Student enrollment was 6,602 in 2007-2008 (6,480 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 1,922
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 2,306
Room and board	$ 3,100
Books and supplies	$ 975
Other	$ 2,000

Financial Aid: South Plains College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to South Plains College:

	School	Location	Enrollment
1	Snow College	Ephraim, UT	3,745
2	Purchase College	Purchase, NY	4,251
3	University of North Carolina at Asheville	Asheville, NC	3,701
4	SUNY College at Potsdam	Potsdam, NY	4,338
5	California State University-Chico	Chico, CA	17,034
6	Berea College	Berea, KY	1,582
7	SUNY at Fredonia	Fredonia, NY	5,450
8	Finger Lakes Community College	Canandaigua, NY	5,351
9	University of North Alabama	Florence, AL	7,097
10	University of Wisconsin-Whitewater	Whitewater, WI	10,737

Housing and Meals

South Plains College provides on-campus housing for 560 of its 6,480 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (1 awarded)

Agricultural Business and Management

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (50 awarded)

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (40 awarded)

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business/Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (27 awarded)

Computer and Information Sciences

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (1 awarded)

Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (14 awarded)

Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (21 awarded)

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (16 awarded)

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (26 awarded)

Child Care and Support Services Management

LAW (0 awarded)

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (299 awarded)

General Studies
History

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (87 awarded)

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (10 awarded)

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (43 awarded)

Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

MUSIC (59 awarded)

Music Performance

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (202 awarded)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (4 awarded)

Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (14 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (5 awarded)

Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (44 awarded)

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (6 awarded)

Real Estate

SCIENCE (1 awarded)

Biology/Biological Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (39 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (1 awarded)

Psychology