[3] Several state education agencies specifically list Clayton as unaccredited, among them Oregon, Texas, and Maine.

[4] In July 2010, the college announced on its website that it was ceasing operations, blaming a number of factors but primarily the effects of the contemporary economic recession.

[5] In November 2010, a class action lawsuit was filed seeking recoveries on behalf of thousands of students who were enrolled in prepaid distance education programs at Clayton College.

[10] The degree programs included Bachelors and Masters of Science in Natural Health, Bachelor and Masters of Science in Holistic Nutrition, Doctor of Education in Holistic Health and Wellness, and Doctor of Naturopathy.

Well-known graduates include convicted felon Tina Peters, television nutrition personality Gillian McKeith,[11] naturopath Hulda Regehr Clark, author Robert O.