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South Plains College

South Plains College
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Official telephone: (806) 894-9611
Fax number: (806) 894-5274
Website: www.spc.cc.tx.us
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Southwest

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 177 acres
City or town school is located in: Levelland, TX
Population of city/town: 13,929
Locations of branch/satellite campuses: Branch campuses in Lubbock, Reese, and Plainview, TX.
Nearest major city: Lubbock, TX
Distance of nearest major city: 30 miles
Population of nearest major city: 239,538

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • women's dorms
  • men's dorms
Percent of students who live in school housing: 8%
Percent of students who live off campus: 85%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: no

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s)
Internet access provided to all students: no
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
reading, writing, math, study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
Counseling services:
minority student, military, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic
Career placement services:
career/job search classes, resumé assistance
Services for students with disabilities:
tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 90%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, television station
School newspaper(s): Plainsman Press
Number of honor societies: 1
Total number of registered organizations: 34
Campus-based religious organizations:
Baptist Student Ministries, Catholic Student Organization, Wesley Foundation
Minority student organizations:
Black Student Organization, Hispanic Student Organization
International student organizations:
International club
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Auto diesel, broadcasting, cosmetology, drafting and design, engineering/math, forensic, law enforcement, merchandising, physical education, and welding clubs

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Joe Tubb,
Athletic Director
School colors: orange and royal blue
School mascot: Terrible Tex
Athletic conference memberships: NJCAA, Western Junior College Athletic Conference

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's basketballyes 
Men's cross-countryyes 
Men's rodeono 
Men's track and field (indoor)yes 
Men's track and field (outdoor)yes 
Women's basketballyes 
Women's cheerleadingyes 
Women's cross-countryyes 
Women's track and field (indoor)yes 
Women's track and field (outdoor)yes 

Athletic facilities:
fitness center, gymnasium, outdoor track, racquetball and tennis courts
Intramural/Recreational sports:
basketball, golf, ski club, soccer, softball, tennis, wrestling club

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Lubbock, TX (30 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Levelland, TX (5 miles)

AFTER GRADUATION
List of four-year colleges most often selected by recent graduates:
Four-year schools most often selected by recent graduates are Angelo State University, Texas Tech University, and West Texas A&M University.

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