Clinton College

1029 Crawford Rd
Rock Hill, SC 29730
  View full size
  Get directions
Tel: (803) 327-7402
SAVE SCHOOL
  • Clinton Junior College is a historically black, private two year institution with a strong Liberal Arts tradition. The College was founded in 1894 by The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church to meet the needs of descendents of slaves who did not have access to higher education. Today, the doors of the institution are open to all, those who have achieved academically and to those who have yet to reach their full potential. In keeping with its rich tradition, the College continues to provide a learning milieu for students to promote academic achievement and positive moral and spiritual development. This environment fosters leadership qualities and encourages students to be good citizens who can contribute to a global society.
School Highlights
  • Clinton College serves 194 students (96% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 38%.
  • Clinton College is one of 2 community colleges within York County, SC.
  • The nearest community college to Clinton College is York Technical College (3.1 miles away).

Top Placements

Clinton College places among the top 20% of community colleges in South Carolina for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Clinton College(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate, non-profitPublic
Total Faculty18 staff55 staff
This chart display total faculty of Clinton College and community college average number of faculty in SC by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.

Student Body

  • The student population of Clinton College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Clinton College diversity score of 0.06 is less than the state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment194 students1,260 students
This chart display the total enrollment of Clinton College and community college average number of enrollment of SC by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio11:128:1
This chart display the student staff ratio of Clinton College and community college average student staff ratio of SC by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
# Full-Time Students186 students726 students
This chart display the total number of Full-Time students enrollment of Clinton College and average number of community college Full-Time students enrollment of SC by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
# Part-Time Students8 students534 students
This chart display the total number of Part-Time students enrollment of Clinton College and average number of community college Part-Time students enrollment of SC by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
This chart display the Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Clinton College.This chart display community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of SC.
Total Dormitory Capacity		-260
This chart display the dormitory capacity of Clinton College and the community college average dormitory capacity of SC by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Black
97%
27%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Clinton College and the percentage of Black community college students in SC by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Non Resident races
3%
-
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Clinton College.This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in SC.
Diversity Score0.060.54
This chart display the diversity score of Clinton College and the community college average diversity score of SC by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
College Completion Rate
53%
15%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-Time students of Clinton College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-Time students of SC by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$17,700$28,900
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Clinton College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of SC by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Finances and Admission

  • The private state tuition of $5,320 is less than the state average of $12,551. The private state tuition has grown by 17% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$5,320$12,551
This chart display tuition fees for an in-state student of Clinton College and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of SC by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid100%93%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Clinton College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in SC by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates$16,000$12,000
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Clinton College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in SC by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts$8,782$5,500
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Clinton College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in SC by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • York Technical College
    Public
    5,061 students | 3.10 Mi452 S Anderson Rd
    Rock Hill,  SC  29730
    (803) 327-8000     3.105,061
  • University of South Carolina-Lancaster
    Public
    1,738 students | 18.90 Mi476 Hubbard Drive
    Lancaster,  SC  29720
    (803) 313-7000     18.901,738
  • Carolinas College of Health Sciences
    Public
    486 students | 22.90 Mi1200 Blythe Blvd
    Charlotte,  NC  28203
    (704) 355-5043     22.90486
  • Central Piedmont Community College
    Public
    19,957 students | 24.20 Mi1201 Elizabeth Avenue
    Charlotte,  NC  28204
    (704) 330-2722     24.2019,957
  • King's College
    Private, for profit
    395 students | 24.20 Mi322 Lamar Avenue
    Charlotte,  NC  28204
    (704) 372-0266     24.20395
Recent Articles
Why Community Colleges are Cutting Friday Classes
Why Community Colleges are Cutting Friday Classes
Learn about how budgetary constraints are prompting community colleges to only offer four-day school weeks.
Earn Your Film Degree At Community College
Earn Your Film Degree At Community College
Learn about how you can pursue a degree and career in the entertainment industry by starting at your local community college.
The Value of Mentoring Programs in Community College
The Value of Mentoring Programs in Community College
Learn about the variety of mentoring programs available in community colleges, and why you may want to be involved as a mentee or mentor.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • Students: 194 students
  • Private-state tuition: $5,320
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
Related School Videos
S.C. 2020: Sen. Elizabeth Warren at Clinton College in Rock Hill on Sept. 28, 2019 1:34

S.C. 2020: Sen. Elizabeth Warren at Clinton College in Rock Hill on Sept. 28, 2019

Rock Hill's Clinton College makes improvements to dining experience 1:24

Rock Hill's Clinton College makes improvements to dining experience

Anthony Williams II Clinton College Basketball Highlights 2018-19 3:33

Anthony Williams II Clinton College Basketball Highlights 2018-19

1-20-19 Denmark Tech vs Clinton College 24:09

1-20-19 Denmark Tech vs Clinton College

View more school videos

Related School News

View all past news stories

Did You Know?
For South Carolina public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,284 per year for in-state students and $10,399 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $12,551 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in South Carolina is 62%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

South Carolina community colleges have a diversity score of 0.54, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in South Carolina is University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
Most Popular Articles
Quick Links