- 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 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 1,464 students
- In-state tuition: $4,440
- Out-state tuition: $5,400
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 50%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Clarendon College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
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 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Clarendon College diversity score of 0.70 is equal to the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,464 students
4,931 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
520 students
909 students
# Part-Time Students
944 students
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
297 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,464 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,328 students
4,166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
296 students
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
25%
46%
% Black
6%
13%
% White
50%
26%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
14%
4%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
45%
55%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
34%
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 $3,764. 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 $6,054. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,440
$3,764
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,400
$6,054
Tuition Notes
Per year for 15 semester credit hours.
% 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
100%
84%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
SoftballVolleyball
Source: 2024 (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 $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 84%.
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: Diversity in US community colleges.
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The nearest community college to Clarendon College is Amarillo College (56.2 miles away)
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Students
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Public
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(806) 371-5000
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 371-5000
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Public
1301 W. Roosevelt St.
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(806) 457-4200
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(806) 457-4200
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| 1,984 students
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Private not-for-profit
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(806) 725-8900
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