Clarendon College
School Notes Overview:
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 Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Donley County, TX | - |
| Title IV Eligible | YES | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 571 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 531 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 1,102 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 296 students | 229 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 82% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 46% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,311 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 19% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $899 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 31% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,340 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 27% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,598 | $3,129 |
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.
- Profile last updated: 03/23/2009.
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