School Highlights
Carrington College-Citrus Heights serves 199 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Acceptance Rate: 96%
- Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Carrington College-Citrus Heights ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Carrington College-Citrus Heights
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
12 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
7
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Carrington College-Citrus Heights has declined by 8% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five years.
The Carrington College-Citrus Heights diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
199 students
2,140 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
199 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
36 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
235 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
199 students
967 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
36 students
5,816 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
n/a
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
1%
46%
% Black
32%
7%
% White
4%
23%
% Hawaiian
46%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
57%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,100
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,376
$10,376
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
96%
81%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Carrington College-Citrus Heights?
The acceptance rate of Carrington College-Citrus Heights is 96%, which is higher than the state average of 81%.
What is Carrington College-Citrus Heights's ranking?
Carrington College-Citrus Heights ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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