South Plains College
South Plains College (SPC) is located in Levelland, Texas. The school also has satellite branches in Plainview, Texas. Students will be able to pursue many associate’s degrees and certificates while attending the school. SPC is also known for offering continuing education courses to the community. Students will be able to take advantage of a large number of transfer programs as well. Those who wish to move on to pursue bachelor’s degrees at larger four-year universities will be able to do so with ease. SPC maintains an excellent mix of academic courses and technical training programs. Students can find their desired career paths at this school and use the education that is provided to them in order to find success in life.
The SPC nursing program gives students the chance to earn associate’s degrees in nursing. Students will learn to care for patients in a variety of different healthcare settings. Students will also be able to sign up for the vocational nursing program if they so choose. This is a one-year program that is also comprehensive. It teaches the right skills for nursing students to become effective members of the medical community as licensed vocational nurses. The nursing program at SPC is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students9,329 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate56% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 10 | 68 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 33 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 154 miles radius of South Plains College
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Clovis Community College
73 miles away |
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New Mexico Junior College
74 miles away |
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Western Texas College
104 miles away |
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Howard College
106 miles away |
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Amarillo College
115 miles away |
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Odessa College
118 miles away |
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Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell Campus
126 miles away |
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Clarendon College
126 miles away |
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New Mexico State University - Carlsbad
135 miles away |
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Frank Phillips College
154 miles away |
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offers 2 nursing programs |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 2 nursing programs |
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offers 4 nursing programs |
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offers 5 nursing programs |
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Del Mar College
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Howard College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Laredo Community College
offers 2 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1963 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1991 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $29/credit | |
| In State Students | $80/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $96/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $1,305 | $3,600 | $4,320 |
| ADN | 70 | $2,030 | $5,600 | $6,720 |
| BSN | 125 | $3,625 | $10,000 | $12,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 82% of South Plains College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 63% | $4,246 |
| Other Federal Grant | 3% | $1,691 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 16% | $2,563 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 25% | $2,117 |
| Federal Student Loans | 24% | $5,242 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$3,611
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$2,817 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$3,460 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$5,479 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$6,658 |
| Over $110,000$7,329 |
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Student Population
9,329
Undergrads
0
Graduates
5,222
Women
4,107
Men
49%
Full-time
51%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
45% |
|
White |
44% |
|
Black/African American |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
1% |
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Asian |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.
