Founded in 1957, South Plains College. is a college. Located in Texas, which is a city setting in Texas, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 9,478 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.
The South Plains College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 19:1. There are 280 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at South Plains College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
0
SAT Range
ACT Range
Admissions at are considered , with ,8% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at South Plains College.
17%
“We”re apathetic”
22%
“We know about current events and vote”
57%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
4%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
39%
“Sometimes, but not often”
52%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
4%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
30%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
70%
“I feel extremely safe”
30%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
22%
“We bought the gear”
48%
“We live for the big game”
13%
“It”s not really our thing”
13%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
57%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
17%
“We”re a very artistic group”
4%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
30%
“They keep regular office hours”
65%
“They”re always available”
70%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
13%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
13%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
4%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
14%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
73%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
14%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
30%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
70%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
17%
“We”re apathetic”
22%
“We know about current events and vote”
57%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
4%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
39%
“Sometimes, but not often”
52%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
4%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
30%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
70%
“I feel extremely safe”
30%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
22%
“We bought the gear”
48%
“We live for the big game”
13%
“It”s not really our thing”
13%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
57%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
17%
“We”re a very artistic group”
4%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
30%
“They keep regular office hours”
65%
“They”re always available”
70%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
13%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
13%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
4%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
26 Students rated on-campus housing 3.4 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
21 Students rated off-campus housing 3.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
26 Students rated campus food 3.5 stars. 23 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
28 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
28 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 68 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
28 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
27 Students rated local services 2.9 stars. 11 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
28 Students rated academics 4.3 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.
South Plains College REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of South Plains College?
28 Students rated South Plains College
CORA
College04/29/2025
I am interested in attending South Plains College because of its strong sense of community and the diverse range of campus activities it offers. The college's commitment to fostering a supportive environment where students can connect with one another and engage in various extracurricular pursuits is particularly appealing to me. I believe that being part of such a vibrant community would greatly enhance my college experience and provide opportunities for personal growth and development.
Faith
04/09/2024
South Plains is a good college. I have liked all the classes that I have taken and all the professors are helpful in many ways. The one reason why I chose to attend South Plains College is because their film program is so amazing and lets me have so many opportunities to work with so many well-known movie directors, etc. South Plains isn't a well-known college due to it being a small community college but it's a good and safe college for anyone to attend. There are different academics that you can learn, and there are lots of extracurriculars, even though we do not have a football team our basketball team is amazing, also South Plains is all about the students. You can always count on South Plains to have an event going every week so the students can get out more and socialize. I have liked my time at South Plains and I'm ready to continue my journey as a Texan.
Garrett
04/07/2022
It's good for what it is, which is to get a certificate or to use a springboard to another higher level of education. South Plains College has always been a clean, and safe environment. I always felt like the professionalism there is very important to every employee that works there.
Christina
10/11/2020
I really enjoy South Plains College. It's an awesome community college. The classes are small and easy to get in touch with the professors. Classes are not that expensive compared to Tech. I really love it over there. I feel like I can be myself and meet all kinds of new people.
Courtney
05/11/2020
South Plains College is a wonderful school. There are plenty of degree plans and trades to choose from. There is always an advisor available to help you if you’re unsure of the route you want to take or need to change something in your plan.
I have liked every professor I’ve had and sometimes they’ve even changed my life. I have met some of the most influential people at SPC. I really enjoy the smaller classrooms and being able to have more one-on-one conversations in class with my peers and professors. I have always been able to reach my professors at any point and I’ve never had a bad experience with any of them.
South Plains College is very cost-efficient as well. Many of the college graduates I know first went to SPC before going on to a university. Our closest university is Texas Tech, and SPC works very closely and very well with them to ensure a smooth transition for you going on to TTU.
Overall, SPC is a great school with many wonderful benefits and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a good, accredited community college.
Sydney
09/10/2019
South Plains College is a home-away-from-home for students who wish to achieve a higher education, but dread being far from what they are familiar with. Complete with friendly staff and many extracurricular activities, you will feel welcome and have tons fun in this cozy, two-year college.
Rheagan
06/22/2019
I am currently a high school and when i graduate in 2020 i would love to attend south plains college for my classes that I'm studying for my medical classes. When i visited the college my mom had taken and she recently went to south plains college she loved it there and i would highly consider going to SPC
Tristan
06/20/2019
SPC is a great college for first time students. The class sizes are small, so you get that one on one interaction with teachers and other students. The people are all very nice and it is a very diverse campus. There are people from different countries. In my short time at SPC I made a friend from the Ivory Coast. SPC has a great sports program. They have won multiple national track titles and also have a great basketball program. SPC hosts playoff basketball games for local high schools. SPC has multiple campuses, so you have lots of options to where you want to go to class. You can also take online classes. Even with the online classes it is easy to get ahold of the professor if you have any questions. SPC is CHEAP!! When it comes to college, at SPC you really get the bang for your buck. Not only is the overall schooling cheap, but the professors will help find cheap alternatives like different places to buy books, or they will let you use leftover scantrons. In one of my classes we had 3 potluck parties where we could eat and learn at the same time. There were times where I was having problems with my computer so I couldn't do some of my online work, but the professors were helpful enough to postpone my deadlines. In conclusion, I would recommend SPC to anybody looking for a great education at a great price, where you will also meet wonderful people and have a wonderful time.
Guadalupe
04/25/2019
South plains College has benefited me tremendously because it pushes me to do my best every day. it is also filled with professors who are eager to help students succeed in their studies. i encourage everyone to go to South Plains college because it offers great opportunities and a wonderful learning environment.
Bailey
04/05/2019
The Professors are great and very helpful . They are always there if you have questions they are to help. They offer to stay late or come in early to help you with your assignments. i love south plains college.
Georgia
02/25/2019
South Plains College is a small, affordable college that allows its students to succeed with the degree that they truly desire. SPC provides several options for their students to transfer to larger universities, but allows them to obtain their prerequisites or associates through SPC and at a more affordable price. The class size is very beneficial and allows for more hand on time with the professor. The fellow students at the campus are friendly and focused on their education. South Plains College is a great place to start to obtain the degree in which you seek, and to also follow your dreams.
Kobe
01/10/2019
Great college to go to especially if you don’t have that much money, or aren’t going to get help from your family. The staff is great and will help you with any problems you have or will answer any questions, and the campus has a great teacher to student ratio.
Amy
11/25/2018
I like going to school here. Small class size, accommodating staff, nice campus. They have a variety of interesting majors as well, especially in arts and sciences. There are a wide variety of students and so much to learn. The one downside is that it's in a small town in the middle of nowhere, so gas it brutal if you don't live in town, which most people don't.
Karla
05/26/2018
South Plains College is a magnificent school to provide students with the education and resources they will need to transfer to a University. The professors and staff are always available to help and truly care about their students. It is very easy to feel a sense of belonging there, it is definitely a little home away from home.
Corianna
05/16/2018
This school is great. Lots of diversity and the professors are amazing. I first attended South Plains College twenty year ago when I was fresh out of high school. It was a great start to my college career. I transferred to a four year university, but I am so thankful I got my start at a community college. The environment is so friendly and you really feel like a big family. Now, at 38, I am going back to school to become a nurse. South Plains College was the perfect place for me to go to complete my prerequisites for nursing school.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for South Plains College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
First of all, college is not what you expect it to be. College requires alot of studying and staying on top of your grades. It is not as easy as high school, nor do you always know where you stand gradewise like you do in high school. You have to be able to figure out what your grades are on your own and be able to be prepared each day you come to class. Being prepared is the best key, you never know when you might have a pop quiz or a test that day. Take very good notes this will help when studying. Always go to class, try not to miss a day, because you will fall far behind. Get to know your professors, they are there to help you not be your enemy. I can not emphasize this enough study, study, study and make more time for school. If you do all of this you should do just fine.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
There is nothing wrong with the school itself, but there is one thing I sometimes wish was different. That is the town itself. I sometimes with there was more to do, or more places to go besides just staying on campus all day everyday.
South Plains College is best known for the staff and professors here at South Plains, that provide a learning envirornment that is helpful to every college student who attends this college. Each class that each student takes, allows that student to understand the importance and learning for the class, that way the student may use it towards thir major and or for their knowledge in the future. The campus allows students to get a feel for what a college experience is all about, including a average size campus and dorms and housing to give a feel of how college works.
Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
So far South Plains has been unique because of how willing the teachers are to help the students. If I have a question or if im confused about the material i can email my teacher or even go talk to them about it during their office hours. I have friends that attend Tech and they tell me stories about having professors who just dont care and dont want to help.
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
Before attending this school, I wish I would have known how many students were enrolled at South Plains College. I wish I would of known other programs that I could have gotten involved with, especially concerning the Gateway program that is linked with Texas Tech University. I wish I had the chance before arriving at South Plains, that I could have gotten the chance to personaly meet the student body and my professors before hand. The supplies that were needed for each class would have been helpful to know that way I would have been prepared and ready to attend.
South Plains is the kibd of college that anyone can attend and excell. As long as they put in effort and apply themselves in all of their classes, anyone can do great while attenting SPC. However, South Plains is known for its science classes. Being a Nursing major, I'd encourage anyone looking for a job involving science to choose SPC.
What kind of person should not attend this school?
Someone who is looking to just party and not show up to their classes shouldn't attend this school. Attending class is very critical towards someones grade and proffesors will usually drop a student after four missed classes. Students need to dedicate some of their own time to receive a good grade point average from this school instead of partying.
Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.
South Plains College is located in Levelland Texas. It has two branches in Lubbock Texas that makes it convenient for me to attend. They offer classes where you can earn an associates or get certified in a field.
There are many types of students at South Plains. The one's that I've met are the leaders, followers, and comedians. Just make sure that there aren't too many leaders in one room. That's how fights start.
There is something for everybody at my school. If you want to be a teacher, like yours truly, then there is enough there for you. If you want to be an engineer or a musician they have a path for you.
Classes are challenging at times. My teachers really made me think outside the box. The ones that really cared took extra time to help me the best that they could. I really appreciated that...I still hate math though.
I think that this is a wonderful school to start at. There is a lot to do academically. Socially? Well, I wish there was a little bit more...I'm not really a fan of the anime club and I can't join the Latin club either. But the teachers are great. I just wish I could meet with my teachers before I actually go to class...
What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
When i am telling my friends about my school, i usually begin with that South Plains College is the best community college around. They have teachers that get on a first name basis with their students, and actually take the time to insure that their students understand the concepts that are being taught. However, the teachers are not all that is great. South Plains College is also affordable and works with you to get you into class and on your way to a better future. South Plains is commited to their students.
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
The most frustrating thing has to be that there are at least three different advisors for my major and I cannot get a hold of any of them. I go to a school counslor but she know things in general not the specifics I am looking for.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
81% of students attending South Plains College receive some sort of financial aid.
61% were awarded federal grants.25%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
