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Frank Philips College, also known as FPC, is a two-year, community junior college located in Borger, Texas, United States. FPC was founded in the year 1948. It offers more than 35 programs of study including agriculture, biology, business, computers, history, mathematics, physics, psychology, and management. These programs lead to associate’s degrees in arts, science, and applied science. FPC also offers online education, continuing education, and workforce training programs to students.
FPC Athletic Department organizes various sporting events at the College. The College has teams for basketball, baseball, volleyball, softball, and golf. FPC has cheerleading, rodeo, and livestock judging teams. FPC provides financial assistance for Vocational or Technical students. The College also grants development corporation, private and institutional scholarships to deserving students.
Frank Phillips is found in Borger, TX. 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 agricultural science and management.
Frank Phillips accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 1,356 in 2007 at the school.
Frank Phillips has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Frank Phillips offers students meal plans. The school 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
General Phone: (806) 457-4200
http://www.fpctx.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 51 | general studies, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, history, English |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 33 | licensed practical nurse |
| Business And Management | 9 | business, accounting, business management |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | industrial tech |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 7 | farm management, agricultural management |
| Production Trades | 6 | welding |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 6 | cosmetology |
| Education And Teaching | 5 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Office And Administration | 4 | administrative assistant |
| Animal Science And Care | 4 | animal husbandry |
| Mechanics And Repair | 3 | HVAC |
| Therapy And Counseling | 2 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | network management, computer security |
| Science | 1 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Art Studies | 0 | visual and performing arts |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Frank Phillips in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 75 | 24 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 34 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 33 | 1 |
In 2007, Frank Phillips had a total enrollment of 1,356 students (858 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 21% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 24% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 86% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| New Mexico | 3% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 38 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
Frank Phillips offers campus housing for 208 of its 858 (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 | $ 3,114 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,338 |
| Room and board | $ 3,420 |
| Room charge | $ 800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,620 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,612 |
Financial Aid:
Frank Phillips participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 356800)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 17 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $45,271 | 3 | $38,098 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $45,271 | 3 | $38,098 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $35,280 | 14 | $36,413 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 10 | $35,280 | 14 | $36,413 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 87 | 48 | 135 |
| Basketball | 19 | 11 | 30 |
| Baseball | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 42 | 37 | 79 |
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
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Systems Security
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
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 6% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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