Frank Phillips College is a public smaller two-year college in Borger, TX, offering associate degrees, certificates, and transfer paths, a Hispanic-serving institution with a rural campus setting, with about 623 undergraduates, typical net price of $7,953 after grants, first-year retention of 37.8%, about 44.9% of students graduating within three years, and median earnings of $32,413 six years after enrollment.

Key facts for Frank Phillips College

Tuition (in-state)
$3,712
Tuition (out-of-state)
$4,882
Total cost of attendance
$12,877
Average net price
$7,953
Acceptance rate
Not reported
Total enrollment
623
Graduation rate
44.9%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry
$32,413

Key rankings for Frank Phillips College

Where Frank Phillips College ranks among two-year colleges nationwide on selected cost and outcome measures. Rank 1 is best on that measure (lowest cost or debt; highest earnings, retention, or graduation). These are single-measure standings, not Best Universities list placement.

#273 of 667

Net Price

#458 of 651

Earnings

#609 of 630

Retention

#184 of 635

Graduation

#135 of 550

Debt

What stands out at Frank Phillips College

Frank Phillips College in Borger, TX is a two-year college.

  • Town (somewhat rural)
  • 623 undergraduates
Average net price$7,953
Pell Grant recipient share26.2%
Graduation rate44.9%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$32,413
First-year retention37.8%

Average net price after aid runs below the national median for similar schools, but six-year earnings also trail that median. Families should weigh aid, majors, and local job markets together.

Graduation lines up with or beats the national median for similar schools even though first-year retention trails the national average—worth asking how the college supports students all the way through a degree.

Best Universities methodology explains how grades and ranked-list placements are calculated.

Student measures: Cost, completion, earnings, retention, and debt.

Institution context: Enrollment, demographics, faculty, setting, and admissions.

At a glance

Cost, outcomes & access at Frank Phillips College

Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.

Net Price and Earnings

Average net price (after aid)
$7,953
Median earnings 6 years after entry
$32,413

Retention and Graduation

First-year retention
37.8%
Graduation rate (within 3 years)
44.9%

Acceptance and Pell Grant Share

Acceptance rate
Not reported
Undergraduate Pell recipient share
26.2%
Total cost and tuition

Annual figures on one dollar scale, so bar lengths are comparable within this chart. Total cost of attendance covers tuition, fees, and living costs. Listed tuition is the price before aid; average net price is what students paid after grants and scholarships.

Total cost of attendance$12,877
Listed tuition (in-state)$3,712
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$4,882
Room and board (on campus)$4,974
Average net price (after aid)$7,953

In-state tuition is below the national median of $5,040 for similar two-year colleges, while out-of-state tuition is below the national median of $9,866.

Average net price by family income

Average net price by family income for full-time, first-time undergraduates.

$0–$30k$7,940
$30k–$48k$9,179
$48k–$75k$7,332

How Frank Phillips College compares

Figures are for two-year colleges. State, region, and national columns use the middle value (median) for similar schools; retention uses averages for region and nation. Region shown: Southwest (region 6).

This school vs state, regional, and national benchmarks

Net price

This school$7,953
State (TX)$6,791
Region$7,318
National$9,023

Earnings, 6 years

This school$32,413
State (TX)$33,548
Region$33,233
National$34,495

Retention

This school37.8%
State (TX)66.0%
Region60.2%
National64.2%

Graduation

This school44.9%
State (TX)35.0%
Region33.0%
National35.6%

Median debt

This school$9,500
State (TX)$10,723
Region$11,000
National$11,000

Swipe sideways to compare state, region, and national figures.

Measure This school State (TX) Region Nation
Net price$7,953Below national median$6,791$7,318$9,023
Earnings, 6 years$32,413Below national median$33,548$33,233$34,495
Retention37.8%Below national median66.0%60.2%64.2%
Graduation44.9%Above national median35.0%33.0%35.6%
Acceptance rateNot reported81.0%*74.6%*82.8%
Pell share26.2%Below national median31.7%32.5%31.7%
Median debt$9,500Below national median$10,723$11,000$11,000
3-year cohort default rate0.0%About the same0.0%0.0%0.0%

* Fewer than 10 similar schools in that slice. Treat as a rough guide.

Recent 3-year cohort default rates are near zero because of the federal student loan payment pause and are not useful for school-to-school comparison.

Campus & institution details for Frank Phillips College

Campus settingTown (somewhat rural)
Official websitewww.fpctx.edu/
Student–faculty ratio20:1
Full-time faculty39.6%
Avg monthly faculty salary$5,312

Share of undergraduates in each group. Gender and race or ethnicity are reported separately, so each set totals about 100%.

Women58.9%
Men41.1%
Black or African American3.5%
Hispanic / Latino49.1%
White35.5%
Asian0.5%
Two or more races1.4%
International students5.1%

Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.

Frequently asked questions about Frank Phillips College

Common questions about Frank Phillips College, answered with Best Universities cost and outcome figures. For how we rank schools, use the methodology link in the header; for deadlines and aid, rely on the college’s official site.

Where is Frank Phillips College located?

Frank Phillips College is located in Borger, TX. If the college has more than one campus, confirm addresses and program locations on the school's official site or with the admissions office.

What kind of school is Frank Phillips College?

Frank Phillips College is a public two-year college. Best Universities compares it with similar community colleges for ranking and benchmark purposes.

How much does it cost to attend Frank Phillips College (tuition and net price)?

Listed sticker tuition is $3,712 for in-state students and $4,882 for out-of-state students. Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $7,953. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.

What is Frank Phillips College's acceptance rate?

An overall acceptance rate is not shown for Frank Phillips College. That is common for open-admission colleges, specialized institutions, or when figures are suppressed. Contact admissions for program-specific requirements.

How large is Frank Phillips College's undergraduate student body?

Undergraduate enrollment is about 623. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.

What are completion and earnings outcomes for Frank Phillips College?

Median earnings six years after entry at Frank Phillips College are roughly $32,413. Outcomes vary widely by major, occupation, and region. About 44.9% of students graduate on time or soon after. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.

How does Best Universities rank Frank Phillips College?

Among similar schools nationwide, Frank Phillips College stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#273 of 667); Median earnings, 6 years after entry (#458 of 651); First-year retention (#609 of 630); Graduation rate (#184 of 635); Median loan debt (#135 of 550). Those are single-measure ranks, not a single overall list place. See the methodology page for how Best Universities builds ranked lists.

Where should I go for admissions and official information about Frank Phillips College?

For application deadlines, requirements, campus visits, and program lists, use Frank Phillips College’s official website. Best Universities publishes cost and outcome figures for comparison; it does not replace the institution’s admissions or financial aid office.

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All figures for Frank Phillips College
FieldValue
InstitutionFrank Phillips College
Official websitewww.fpctx.edu/
City, stateBorger, TX
School typeTwo-year college
Undergraduate enrollment623
Listed tuition (in-state)$3,712
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$4,882
Listed tuition (generic)$3,712
Total cost of attendance$12,877
Room and board (on campus)$4,974
Average net price$7,953
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$32,413
Median earnings, 8 years after entry$33,728
Median earnings, 10 years after entry$37,179
Median loan debt$9,500
3-year cohort default rate0.0%
First-year retention37.8%
Graduation rate (4-year programs)Not reported
Graduation rate (shorter programs)44.9%
Acceptance rateNot reported
SAT averageNot reported
ACT averageNot reported
Pell Grant share26.2%
Share with federal loans4.2%
Part-time enrollment share27.6%
Campus settingTown (somewhat rural)
Student–faculty ratio20
Avg monthly faculty salary$5,312
Full-time faculty share39.6%
Online onlyNo
HBCUNo
SAT midpoint, MathNot reported
SAT midpoint, Reading & WritingNot reported
Share of undergraduates, women58.9%
Share of undergraduates, men41.1%
Share of undergraduates, Black3.5%
Share of undergraduates, Hispanic49.1%
Share of undergraduates, White35.5%
Share of undergraduates, Asian0.5%
Share of undergraduates, two or more races1.4%
Share of undergraduates, international5.1%
Net price, family income $0–30k$7,940
Net price, family income $30–48k$9,179
Net price, family income $48–75k$7,332
Net price, family income $75–110kNot reported
Net price, family income $110k+Not reported

Sources for Frank Phillips College

Figures from the same school data Best Universities uses for rankings. Shortlist with them, then verify on the college’s official site.