Clarendon College

1122 College Drive
Clarendon, TX 79226
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  • 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 1,844 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 68%.

Top Placements

Clarendon College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Texas for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Clarendon College(TX) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty49 staff110 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Clarendon College has grown by 32% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 38:1 has increased from 19:1 over five years.
The Clarendon College diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 30% over five years.
Total Enrollment1,844 students3,054 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio38:137:1
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# Full-Time Students611 students1,202 students
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# Part-Time Students1,233 students3,243 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		288251
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
% Asian
1%
5%
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% Hispanic
20%
42%
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% Black
13%
13%
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% White
51%
32%
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% Non Resident races		-
2%
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% Unknown races
14%
4%
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Diversity Score0.660.70
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College Completion Rate
40%
23%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$34,700$33,800
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $2,736 is less than the state average of $3,572. 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 $5,976. The out-state tuition has declined by 25% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,736$3,572
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Out-State Tuition Fees$3,480$5,976
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid83%83%
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Median Debt for Graduates$10,700$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,500
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Clarendon College is Amarillo College (56.2 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Amarillo College
    Public
    9,854 students | 56.20 Mi2011 S. Washington
    Amarillo,  TX  79109
    (806) 371-5000     56.209,854
  • Frank Phillips College
    Public
    1,484 students | 56.70 Mi1301 W. Roosevelt St.
    Borger,  TX  79008
    (806) 457-4200     56.701,484
  • Western Oklahoma State College
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    Public
    1,460 students | 91.00 Mi2801 N Main St
    Altus,  OK  73521
    (580) 477-2000     91.001,460
  • Vernon College
    Public
    3,054 students | 105.30 Mi4400 College Dr.
    Vernon,  TX  76384
    (940) 552-6291     105.303,054
  • Kaplan College-Lubbock
    Private, for profit
    314 students | 108.30 Mi1421 Ninth Street
    Lubbock,  TX  79401
    (806) 765-7051     108.30314
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 1,844 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,736
  • Out-state tuition: $3,480
  • Student:teacher ratio: 38:1
  • Minority enrollment: 49%
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Did You Know?
For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,572 per year for in-state students and $5,976 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,124 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 73%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Texas is Richland College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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