South Plains College Demographics & Diversity Overview

59%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
3%
International
12
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

South Plains College has a diverse student body with 59% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
40.8%(4,854)
Hispanic
49.1%(5,842)
African American
6.5%(768)
Asian
2.0%(236)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%(159)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(27)
Unknown
0.1%(10)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color59%
Total Enrollment11,925
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

South Plains College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

South Plains College has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.7%(4,854)
Women
59.3%(7,071)

Gender Statistics

Men4,854

41% of total enrollment

Women7,071

59% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

South Plains College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 37% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 16% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
14.3%(1,267)
18-19
25.2%(2,232)
20-21
24.2%(2,143)
22-24
14.7%(1,304)
25+
21.7%(1,920)

Age Diversity Insights

37%

Traditional Age (18-21)

16%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

South Plains College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 112% in-state residents, -14% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
97.6%(1,163)
International
2.4%(29)

Regional Representation

In-State1,163

112% of student body

International29

3% of student body

States Represented

12 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

59%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

16%

Non-Traditional Age