by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Frank Phillips College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
College Factual recognizes the best colleges and universities in its annual rankings. These rankings include categories for best overall colleges, best colleges for each major, best value schools, and much more.
According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, FPC is ranked #2,286 out of 3,449 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.
FPC is also ranked #122 on the Best Colleges in Texas list.
At Frank Phillips College, the student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Compared to the national average of 15 to 1, this is somewhat high. This could mean that class sizes may be larger than they are at other colleges or universities or that professors may be required to teach more classes.
Another measure that is often used to estimate how much access students will have to their professors is how many faculty members are full-time. The idea here is that part-time faculty tend to spend less time on campus, so they may not be as available to students as full-timers.
The full-time faculty percentage at Frank Phillips College is 42%. This is lower than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate of 45% tells us that most first-year, full-time students don’t stick around for a second year at Frank Phillips College. Students may have a variety of reasons for this, such as only intending to attend a school for one year while they brush up on certain subjects.
When it comes to finishing their studies on time, those seeking a bachelor’s degree from FPC have a four-year graduation rate of 33%. This is comparable to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Frank Phillips College.
During the most recent academic year, there were 749 undergraduates at FPC.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Frank Phillips College.
The overall average net price of FPC is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for FPC
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10,787 | $9,600 | $11,728 | $12,322 | $12,768 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of FPC, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At FPC, approximately 4% of students took out student loans averaging $5,205 a year. That adds up to $20,820 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 25.8%. This is significantly higher than the national default rate of 10.1%, which means you could have trouble paying back your student loans if you take any out. Get more details about paying for Frank Phillips College.
Yearly salaries vary depending on what you major in, but on average, bachelor’s degree recipients from Frank Phillips College make around $37,179 per year during the early years of their employment. This is about 24% less than the average pay for college graduates overall. However, graduates with your major may make more.
See which majors at Frank Phillips College make the most money.
Frank Phillips College is an public institution situated in Borger, Texas. Borger is a great place for students who enjoy small town life. Get more details about the location of Frank Phillips College.
Get in touch with Frank Phillips College can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1301 W. Roosevelt St., Borger, TX 79008-5118 |
| Phone: | 8064574200 |
| Website: | www.fpctx.edu |
In the latest year of available data, students from 12 majors graduated from Frank Phillips College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 323 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 116 | NA |
| Precision Metal Working | 61 | NA |
| Cosmetology | 42 | $14,994 |
| Electromechanical Engineering | 41 | NA |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 38 | NA |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 6 | NA |
| Business & Commerce | 5 | NA |
| Industrial Production Technology | 5 | NA |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 4 | NA |
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
1,193 students took at least one online class at Frank Phillips College.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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