- Clarendon College is the oldest institution of higher education in the Texas Panhandle, having been established in 1898 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. The College was successfully administrated by the church through the first quarter of the 20th century.
School Highlights
Clarendon College serves 1,372 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 94%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 1,372 students
- In-state tuition: $2,736
- Out-state tuition: $3,480
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Clarendon College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 109 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Clarendon College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
109 staff
262 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Clarendon College has declined by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.
The Clarendon College diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has declined by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,372 students
3,803 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
571 students
788 students
# Part-Time Students
801 students
3,015 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
116 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
571 students
784 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
801 students
3,005 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
296 students
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
4%
% Asian
14%
12%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
19%
40%
% White
2%
6%
% Hawaiian
61%
24%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4709%
0.5294%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.366%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,700
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,736 is less than the state average of $3,316. The in-state tuition has declined by 26% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,480 is less than the state average of $5,750. The out-state tuition has declined by 25% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,736
$3,316
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,480
$5,750
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
49%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,372
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,076
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- The Clarendon Independent School Board purchased the college property and Clarendon College was re-established in 1927 as a non-sectarian junior college. The College was recognized by the Texas Education Agency and the Association of Texas Colleges and Universities in 1927. Clarendon College now operates from a beautiful 82-acre campus on the west edge of Clarendon. Eight counties comprise the College's service area. It is maintained, in part, by property taxes in the Clarendon College District (Donley County). The College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and schools and is one of 50 state-supported community colleges in the Texas system.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Clarendon College cost?
Clarendon College's tuition is approximately $2,736 for In-State students and $3,480 for Out-State students.
What is Clarendon College's ranking?
Clarendon College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Least expensive tuition.
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The nearest community college to Clarendon College is Amarillo College (56.2 miles away)
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