ROTC at South Plains College
Levelland, TX · public
Yes, through cross-town: South Plains College students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Texas Tech University.
Cross-town & partner options
South Plains College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 28.2 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Texas Tech University.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 28.2 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Texas Tech University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at South Plains College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 student starts ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $2,731 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $5,155 |
| Average net price | $6,791 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 72% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from South Plains College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
South Plains College has 6,005 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for South Plains College.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at South Plains College: FAQ
Does South Plains College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: South Plains College students join Army and Air Force ROTC at Texas Tech University.
Which ROTC branches can South Plains College students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Texas Tech University, 28 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Texas Tech University, 28 mi).
Is ROTC at South Plains College on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at South Plains College and train with the unit at Texas Tech University.
School links and location
These links belong to South Plains College. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
southplainscollege.edu
- Admissions
southplainscollege.edu
- Apply
apply.southplainscollege.edu
- Financial aid
southplainscollege.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Levelland, TX 79336
IPEDS UNITID: 228158
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