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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 1,334 students (40% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 70%.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

Enrollment: 1,334 students
In-state tuition: $2,736
Out-state tuition: $3,480
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 45%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Clarendon College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 109 teachers has grown by 122% over five years.

Clarendon College

(TX) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

109 staff

262 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Clarendon College has declined by 19% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.

The Clarendon College diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

1,334 students

4,669 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

17:1

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# Full-Time Students

529 students

1,310 students

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# Part-Time Students

805 students

3,359 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

116 students

344 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

529 students

1,289 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

n/a

16 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

805 students

3,151 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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15 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

296 students

252 students

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% American Indian/Alaskan

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% Asian

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% Hispanic

22%

46%

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% Black

12%

% White

55%

30%

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% Two or more races

n/a

% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

11%

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Diversity Score

0.63

0.68

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

43%

26%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

n/a

2.44%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$34,700

$34,600

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,736 is less than the state average of $3,924. 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 $6,229. The out-state tuition has declined by 25% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$2,736

$3,924

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$3,480

$6,229

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

77%

83%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$10,372

$10,765

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$5,076

$5,500

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Acceptance Rate

n/a

78%

Source: 2021 (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.

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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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Quick Stats (2023-24)

Enrollment: 1,334 students
In-state tuition: $2,736
Out-state tuition: $3,480
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 45%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,924 per year for in-state students and $6,229 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,052 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 78%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Texas is Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.