by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for South Plains College, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on South Plains College costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at South Plains College for the 2020-2021 academic year was $4,276 for undergraduates. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $3,892 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $2,712 | $1,564 | $4,276 |
| In-State | $2,328 | $1,564 | $3,892 |
South Plains College tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does South Plains College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. South Plains College compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $4,276 for out-of-state students.
In-state undergrads in Texas pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. In-state undergraduates at South Plains College pay about $3,892 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
If you want to know how South Plains College compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Southwest | Texas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: South Plains College Financial Aid.
In-state South Plains College tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of 2.81% over the past five years. Texas residents may pay an estimated $4,114 this school year.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at South Plains College would be $8,343, and $17,161 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 2.54%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $4,496 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This means an estimated $9,106 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at South Plains College, and $18,681 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at South Plains College.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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