C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100

South Plains College

2-Year Public
📍 Levelland, Texas 79336
Outcomes
D
39/100
Affordability
B+
78/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
B
66/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Quick Stats

8,866
Total Enrollment
25%
Graduation Rate
47%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,790
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near South Plains College

35% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 3,094 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value
$163,878
Avg Monthly Rent
$650
1-Year Change
+3.4%
For parents & investors

The South Plains College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $163,878
  • Avg rent near campus: $650/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 79372 (5.1% cap, Sundown)

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🏆 Where South Plains College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician
of 10 schools
#7
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General
of 25 schools
#9
Commercial and Advertising Art
of 32 schools
#11
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
of 98 schools
#22
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
of 100 schools
#22
Child Development
of 62 schools
#22
Surgical Technology/Technologist
of 70 schools
#30
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $2,568 $2,952
Total Cost (On-Campus) $15,160 $15,544

Financial Aid

84%
Receive Any Aid
64%
Receive Pell Grants
23%
Take Out Loans
$6,790
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,610
$30,001 - $48,000$6,429
$48,001 - $75,000$9,249
$75,001 - $110,000$11,474
$110,001+$11,874

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 485 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 124 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 97 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 85 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 81 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 57 grads/yr Commercial and Advertising Art 54 grads/yr Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician 41 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 40 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 40 grads/yr Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 40 grads/yr Electrician 39 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 38 grads/yr Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General 38 grads/yr Psychology, General 37 grads/yr Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 36 grads/yr Child Development 35 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 33 grads/yr Music Performance, General 30 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 27 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from South Plains College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
$47k/yr 38,900 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Student Demographics

8,866
Total Students
60%
Women
64%
Traditional Age (18-24)
35%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 38%
Hispanic 53%
Black 6%
Asian 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 23%
Off-Campus (Renters) 35%
With Family 42%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,094 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 44%
Hybrid (Some Online) 24%
Fully Online 32%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 64%
25-64 (Adult) 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at South Plains College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend South Plains College?
Tuition at South Plains College is $2,568 for in-state students and $2,952 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,790.
What is the graduation rate at South Plains College?
The graduation rate at South Plains College is 25%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is South Plains College a good school?
South Plains College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend South Plains College?
South Plains College has a total enrollment of 8,866 students.
Is there rental demand near South Plains College?
Yes! Approximately 35% of students at South Plains College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,094 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Levelland area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology