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Clarendon College, CC, is two-year public college in Clarendon, Texas. The college, which was established in 1898 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, sprawls over a 107 acre campus. Programs are available at the certificate and associate’s degree levels in subjects like business, technology, arts, science, and health services. The academic divisions of the college are as follows:
CC is a member of the National Junior College Association. The rodeo teams participate in the Southwest Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. The college fields teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, rodeo, softball, volleyball, cheerleading, and judging meat & livestock. The nickname of the athletics teams is the Bulldog. Students can also join clubs like Phi Theta Kappa, the Multicultural Club, or Student Ambassadors.
Clarendon is located in a quiet rural area, in Clarendon, TX. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Clarendon top out at the Associate's degree.
One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at Clarendon often study agricultural science and management, computer science and engineering, nutrition and exercise therapy, and mechanics and repair.
The school maintains an open-admission policy.
Clarendon offers classes to 1,126 students (1,449 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Clarendon offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Clarendon College is a comprehensive community college committed to teaching and learning and to providing equal access to opportunities that assist in the holistic development of its constituents and community. In pursuit of that mission, the College provides academic transfer programs, workforce education courses, continuing education/community service courses, and diverse cultural enrichment opportunities."
More complete details are provided below.
Clarendon College
1122 College Drive
Clarendon, TX 79226
http://www.clarendoncollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 38 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Mechanics and Repair | 33 | HVAC |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 30 | farm management, agriculture, agricultural management, agricultural economics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 29 | web design, computer and info science |
| Engineering Technician | 18 | computer systems tech |
| Liberal Arts | 15 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, history, English, sociology, foreign language and literature, speech and rhetoric, political science, ... |
| Business and Management | 14 | business, accounting, marketing, finance, management science |
| Office and Administration | 7 | office data entry |
| Education and Teaching | 7 | education, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 6 | criminal justice and safety |
| Therapy and Counseling | 5 | physical therapy, psychology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 5 | exercise science, health and physical education, parks and recreation studies |
| Science | 4 | chemistry, biology, physics, geology |
| Animal Science and Care | 2 | animal science, equestrian studies |
| Family and Social Work | 2 | social work |
| Medical Support and Technology | 1 | health service and sciences, pre-pharmacy |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering |
| Architecture and Planning | 1 | architecture |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Medicine | 1 | pre-veterinary, pre-dentistry, pre-med |
| Law | 0 | pre-law |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 0 | agronomy |
| Media | 0 | communication studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 0 | religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Clarendon in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 92 | 56 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 72 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 57 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Clarendon had a total enrollment of 1,126 students (1,449 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 30% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 36 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
Clarendon offers campus housing for 296 of its 1,449 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Clarendon, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,352 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,808 |
| Room and board | $ 3,894 |
| Room charge | $ 1,150 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,444 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 5,000 |
Financial Aid:
Clarendon participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 355400)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $47,708 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $47,139 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $45,095 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $41,769 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $39,342 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $32,798 | 4 | $35,322 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 17 | $39,388 | 9 | $39,963 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 25 | 38 | 63 |
| Basketball | 16 | 6 | 22 |
| Baseball | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 32 | 32 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture, General
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
Equestrian/Equine Studies
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
MEDICINE
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Clarendon Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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