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South Plains College

Levelland, TX·Public·6,124 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Texas residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 6,124 students.

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6,124
Students
$7,062
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$41,200
Earnings
10 yr
$6,724
Debt

About This School

South Plains College is a public institution located in Levelland, Texas with approximately 6,124 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,062 per year. Typical graduates earn $41,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

South Plains College (SPC) is a public community college in Levelland, Texas. It also has five locations in Plainview, at the Reese Technology Center, in western Lubbock, the Lubbock Downtown Center and the Career and Technical Center.

With an average net price of just $7,062/year and a median graduation debt of only $6,724, this is one of the more financially sensible community college options in West Texas — you're unlikely to leave buried in loans. The multiple campus locations across Levelland and Lubbock add real convenience for commuter students. The one honest caveat: median earnings of $41,200 a decade out are modest, so this school makes the most sense as a launchpad — either into a four-year transfer or a specific trade/technical career — rather than an endpoint on its own.

Founded
1957
Setting
Distant town

Popular Programs

Health Professions16%
Business & Marketing13%
Visual & Performing Arts7%
Computer Science3%
Psychology2%
Education2%
Biological Sciences1%
Communications0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Waylon JenningsFred KerleyNatalie MainesSally KipyegoJereem RichardsLee Ann WomackStanton Kidd

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$2,581
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,837
Avg Net Price
$7,062
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants40%
Median debt at graduation$6,724

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$41,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,724
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,724
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$32,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$41,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.1x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White34%
Black7%
Hispanic/Latino54%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,124 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

South Plains College

1401 S. College Ave

Levelland, TX 79336

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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