School Highlights
Arlington Career Institute serves 343 students (96% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 94%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Arlington Career Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Arlington Career Institute
(TX) 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
n/a
262 staff
Student Body
The student population of Arlington Career Institute has grown by 16% over five years.
The Arlington Career Institute diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
343 students
3,803 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
# Full-Time Students
328 students
788 students
# Part-Time Students
15 students
3,015 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
328 students
784 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
15 students
3,005 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
4%
% Asian
36%
12%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
31%
40%
% White
n/a
6%
% Hawaiian
30%
24%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.7671%
0.5294%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.366%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,800
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
56%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,449
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,167
$5,350
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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