- 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 1,464 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,464 students
- In-state tuition: $4,440
- Out-state tuition: $5,400
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 50%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Clarendon College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 109 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Clarendon College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
0
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
109 staff
73 staff
Student Body
The student population of Clarendon College has grown by 9% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.
The Clarendon College diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,464 students
4,221 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
520 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
944 students
3,352 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
297 students
363 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,464 students
837 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
39 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,377 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
39 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
25%
47%
% Black
6%
13%
% White
50%
25%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
14%
5%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
45%
54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,700
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,440 is more than the state average of $3,340. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,400 is less than the state average of $5,798. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,440
$3,340
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,400
$5,798
Tuition Notes
Per year for 15 semester credit hours.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
49%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,372
$10,630
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,076
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
75%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
SoftballVolleyball
Source: 2025 (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.
Profile last updated: 07/29/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Clarendon College cost?
Clarendon College's tuition is approximately $4,440 for In-State students and $5,400 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Clarendon College?
The acceptance rate of Clarendon College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 75%.
What sports does Clarendon College offer?
Clarendon College offers 4 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Clarendon College's ranking?
Clarendon College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Highest completion rates.
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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Public
2011 S. Washington
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 371-5000
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 371-5000
56.2 miles
Enrollment: 9,262 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 In-state tuition: $2,898 Out-state tuition: $4,362 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frank Phillips College
Public
1301 W. Roosevelt St.
Borger, TX 79008
(806) 457-4200
Borger, TX 79008
(806) 457-4200
56.7 miles
Enrollment: 1,801 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 In-state tuition: $3,490 Out-state tuition: $3,700 Minority enrollment: 59%
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Altus, OK 73521
(580) 477-2000
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 477-2000
91.0 miles
Enrollment: 1,162 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 In-state tuition: $4,384 Out-state tuition: $8,739 Minority enrollment: 50%
Vernon College
Public
4400 College Dr.
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-6291
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-6291
105.3 miles
Enrollment: 2,299 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 In-state tuition: $4,200 Out-state tuition: $6,300 Minority enrollment: 47%
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Private not-for-profit
1919 Frankford Ave.
Lubbock, TX 79407
(806) 725-8900
Lubbock, TX 79407
(806) 725-8900
111.6 miles
Enrollment: 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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