Texas's oldest panhandle institution, serving eight counties with accessible community college education since 1898.
Clarendon College offers over 40 areas of study across career and technical education, liberal arts, agriculture, allied health, and science programs. Notable offerings include nursing (with hands-on clinical training), agriculture programs (equine judging, livestock judging, ranch horse, rodeo), cosmetology, and online courses. The college provides dual credit options, GED preparation, and continuing education. Students benefit from an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio and access to the Bulldog Success Center for academic support.
The main Clarendon campus spans 107 acres on the west edge of town. The college operates additional centers in Pampa, Childress, and Amarillo to serve its eight-county service area. On-campus housing is available, with international students required to live on campus. The college supports student life through athletics (men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball), fraternal societies, and student services including counseling, the Bulldog Care Closet for essential supplies, and a bookstore.
Clarendon College accepts both domestic and international students. International applicants must submit official transcripts, proof of English proficiency (TOEFL minimum 71 internet-based, waived for English-speaking countries), a statement of financial support, and medical insurance proof. Applications should be submitted at least 90 days before semester registration. A $100 housing application fee is required upon acceptance. The college is authorized to enroll non-immigrant international students.
Clarendon College reports a 96% employment rate for graduates, reflecting strong career preparation across its technical and academic programs. The college emphasizes transfer pathways, with dedicated transfer information services to help students continue education at four-year institutions. Notable alumni include blues musician Blues Boy Willie, Western artist Harold Dow Bugbee, Furr's grocery chain founder Roy Furr, and former U.S. Representative Bill Sarpalius.