Clinton College
Tel:
(803)327-7402
- 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 (3.0 miles away).
Top Placements
Clinton College places among the top 20% of community colleges in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Clinton College | (SC) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 18 staff | 55 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 194 students | 1,260 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 28:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 186 students | 726 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 8 students | 534 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 152 | 260 |
| % Black | 97% | 27% |
| % Non Resident races | 3% | - |
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| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.54 |
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| College Completion Rate | 53% | 15% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $17,700 | $28,900 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Clinton College is York Technical College (3.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- York Technical CollegePublic5,061 students | 3.00 Mi452 S Anderson Rd
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803)327-8000 3.005,061 - 1,738 students | 19.00 Mi476 Hubbard Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803)313-7000 19.001,738 - The Art Institute of CharlottePrivate, for profit1,129 students | 19.60 MiThree Lakepointe Plaze, 2110 Water Ridge Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704)357-8020 19.601,129 - 486 students | 22.90 Mi1200 Blythe Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704)355-5043 22.90486 - 19,957 students | 24.20 Mi1201 Elizabeth Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704)330-2722 24.2019,957
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