- Frank Phillips College is a comprehensive community college. The mission of this institution is to provide quality educational programs to the residents of its service area, the ten northernmost counties of the Texas Panhandle. The Board of Regents, administration, faculty and staff are united in their commitment to the accomplishment of this mission.
School Highlights
Frank Phillips College serves 1,586 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 94%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 1,586 students
- In-state tuition: $3,490
- Out-state tuition: $3,700
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Frank Phillips College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 116 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Frank Phillips College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
116 staff
262 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Frank Phillips College has grown by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Frank Phillips College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,586 students
3,803 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
679 students
788 students
# Part-Time Students
907 students
3,015 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
949 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
679 students
784 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
907 students
3,005 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
228 students
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
4%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
35%
40%
% White
3%
6%
% Hawaiian
51%
24%
% Two or more races
6%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3065%
0.5294%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.366%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,800
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,490 is more than the state average of $3,316. The in-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,700 is less than the state average of $5,750. The out-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,490
$3,316
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,700
$5,750
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
67%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,750
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Frank Phillips College serves over 3,000 students each semester, 1,500 transfer degree-seeking students and approximately 1,500 applied science, workforce and certificate students. FPC provides a diverse cultural background for students attending college, with students typically representing 15-17 countries and 34-39 states annually. The curricula offerings at FPC range literally from 'a to z' with programs of study from agriculture to zoology coupled with numerous technical and occupational programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Frank Phillips College cost?
Frank Phillips College's tuition is approximately $3,490 for In-State students and $3,700 for Out-State students.
What is Frank Phillips College's ranking?
Frank Phillips College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Least debt for graduating students.
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The nearest community college to Frank Phillips College is Amarillo College (40.6 miles away)
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