School Highlights
Carrington College-San Jose serves 578 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Acceptance Rate: 93%
- Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 83%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Carrington College-San Jose ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Carrington College-San Jose
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
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
31 staff
312 staff
Number of Programs Offered
13
11
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Carrington College-San Jose has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five years.
The Carrington College-San Jose diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
578 students
7,900 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
578 students
1,661 students
# Part-Time Students
73 students
6,239 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
666 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
578 students
1,646 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
73 students
6,288 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
18%
13%
% Hispanic
54%
45%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
17%
26%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
62%
35%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,100
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,376
$10,376
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
93%
89%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Carrington College-San Jose?
The acceptance rate of Carrington College-San Jose is 93%, which is higher than the state average of 89%.
What is Carrington College-San Jose's ranking?
Carrington College-San Jose ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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