Paying for South Plains College

In-StateOut-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee $4,453 -0.45% $4,837 -0.41%
The 2024 tuition & fees of South Plains College (South Plains) are $4,453 for Texas residents and $4,837 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,958 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is lower than last year (2023) at South Plains.
58% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,772. It could cover 140.00% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $8,388 for Texas residents and $8,772 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at South Plains College is $4,453 for Texas residents and $4,837 for out-of-state students. It has been decreased by -0.45% for Texas residents and decreased by -0.41% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($3,887) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,958.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of South Plains is $4,433 for Texas residents and $4,817 for out-of-state students, a 0.4% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
South Plains Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$4,473 $4,857$7,930
2023-2024$4,453$4,837$9,624
Change % 2023-2024-0.45%-0.41%21.36%
2024-2025$4,433$4,817$11,680

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at South Plains. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $106 for Texas residents and $122 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$107$123
2023-2024$106$122
2024-2025$105$121

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $9,624 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 21.36% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 5.35% compared to the previous year.
The South Plains's 2024 on-campus COA is $15,160 for state residents and $15,544 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $20,414 for state residents and $20,798 for out-of-state students.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At South Plains
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)$4,453
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)$4,837
Room & Board$5,330$7,999
Personal Expenses$4,294$6,879
Books & Supplies$1,083
COA (In-State)$15,160$20,414
COA (Out-of-State)$15,544$20,798
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

South Plains Tuition Charts

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between South Plains College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to South Plains
In-StateOut-of-State
South Plains College$4,453$4,837
Houston Community College$4,344$5,460
Tarrant County College District$3,402$8,235
El Paso Community College$3,274$5,314
Richland College$3,330$5,220
Blinn College District$6,350$11,030
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