Clarendon College
About Clarendon College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Clarendon College has taught in the Texas panhandle since 1898 and keeps dormitories. Nursing and agricultural business are among its largest programs, and it teaches ranching to the ranchers around it.
Founded
1898
Location
Clarendon, Texas
Students
1,520
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
40.6%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$3,720
Out-of-state: $5,400
Avg Net Price
$8,390
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$38,696
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
40.6% complete their degree within three years
Retention
61.1%
Transfer Out
7%
Teaching Quality
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
30.3%
$/Student
$3.3K
Class Size
Large
The 40.6% graduation rate is below average, but 61.1% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$3,720
In-State
$5,400
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$4,935
Books & Supplies
$1,700
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,589
After Financial Aid
$8,390
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$5,755
Receive Grants
21.1%
Take Loans
11.8%
The total cost of attendance runs about $14,589/yr, including $4,935 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $8,390.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Clarendon College fund their education.
While in School
21.1%
Get Grants
Free money
11.8%
Take Loans
Must repay
$22,143
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$11,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$117/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $11,000, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Clarendon College.
Gender
57.5%
Female
43%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,520
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
43.8%
First-Gen
25 yrs
Avg Age
20.7%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 58% of the student body. 43.8% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Rural: Remote
Campus Quick Facts
1,520
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
No
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Clarendon College fields 5 varsity teams with 170 student athletes, about 11% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
5
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
170
11% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
55% / 45%
94
Men
76
Women
3
Men's Teams
4
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Clarendon Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$38,696
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 3Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$21K
110 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$72K
25 grads
1yr Earnings
Agricultural Business and Management
—
3 grads
Median earnings are $39K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.