by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at South Plains College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at South Plains College amounted to $4,771 each year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $5,155. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
The fees portion of those totals came to $2,035 in-state and $2,035 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,736 | $3,120 |
| Fees | $2,035 | $2,035 |
| Total | $4,771 | $5,155 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does South Plains College charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how South Plains College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, South Plains College is comparatively affordable.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the South Plains College Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at South Plains College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,328 | $2,712 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,568 | $2,952 |
| One Year Ago | $2,568 | $2,952 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,736 | $3,120 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at South Plains College has tracked over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition rose 5.7%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $5,448 in the following year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 7.21%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $5,114. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 6.58%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $5,494.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,114 | $5,494 |
| In 2 Years | $5,482 | $5,855 |
| In 3 Years | $5,877 | $6,240 |
| In 4 Years | $6,300 | $6,650 |
| In 5 Years | $6,754 | $7,087 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $24,239, versus roughly $22,773 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at South Plains College, go to the South Plains College Financial Aid page.
