by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a South Plains College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how South Plains College measures up.
South Plains College is ranked #539 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 10% for value). Within Texas, it ranks #45 of 184 for value.
Read the full South Plains College value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
South Plains College is ranked #108 out of #201 in Texas for quality and #45 out of #184 for Texas value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the South Plains College financial aid page to be sure.
South Plains College is ranked #539 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Compared to its peers, South Plains College is underpriced for the quality of education it provides, earning it a great value recognition.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at South Plains College costs about $8,976. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $35,905 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $13,620 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $6,791 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $8,976 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $35,905 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the South Plains College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What South Plains College costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a South Plains College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $54,480 | — | — |
| All Students | $35,905 | #539 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $27,164 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $54,480 | — | — |
| All Students | $35,905 | #45 | B- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $27,164 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at South Plains College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $5,610 |
| $30K–$48K | $6,429 |
| $48K–$75K | $9,249 |
| $75K–$110K | $11,474 |
| Over $110K | $11,874 |
About 68% of South Plains College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,379 per year. Get more details on the South Plains College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the South Plains College net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.