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Frank Phillips is found in Borger, Texas. Borger is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Frank Phillips.
The school is known for its programs in engineering technician, personal services, and beauty and cosmetology.
Frank Phillips accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Students numbered 1,275 in 2005 at Frank Phillips.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Frank Phillips offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Frank Phillips offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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, then ten northernmost counties of the Texas Panhandle. The Board of Regents, administration, faculty, and staff are united in their commitment to the accomplishement of this mission. In accordance with its mission, the institution endeavors to assist each individual in acquiring the skills, facts, values, and attitudes necessary to participate in and contribute to the democratic society in which we live."
More complete details are provided below.
Frank Phillips College
1301 W. Roosevelt St.
Borger, TX 79008-5118
http://www.fpctx.edu
Frank Phillips awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 75 | general studies, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, English |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 50 | licensed practical nurse |
| Engineering Technician | 29 | industrial tech |
| Business And Management | 23 | MIS, accounting, business management, business |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 17 | cosmetology |
| Office And Administration | 14 | administrative assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 8 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching |
| Production Trades | 5 | welding |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 3 | agricultural management, farm management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 1 | HVAC |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
| Therapy And Counseling | 0 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 0 | visual and performing arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer and info science, computer programming |
| Science | 0 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Animal Science And Care | 0 | animal husbandry |
Number of programs and degrees for Frank Phillips in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 104 | 27 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 71 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 50 | 1 |
In 2005, Frank Phillips had a total enrollment of 1,275 students (825 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 86% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| New Mexico | 2% |
| Louisiana | 2% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 47 % |
| Part-Time | 21 % |
Frank Phillips offers campus housing for 246 of its 825 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Borger, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,688 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,912 |
| Room and board | $ 3,020 |
| Room charge | $ 800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,490 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,460 |
Financial Aid:
Frank Phillips participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 356800)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 19 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $36,782 | 18 | $34,943 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 12 | $36,782 | 18 | $34,943 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 98 | 34 | 132 |
| Baseball | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| Basketball | 17 | 12 | 29 |
| All Other Sports | 39 | 22 | 61 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Frank Phillips Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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