Carrington College-Boise
- Carrington College's Boise campus is the perfect spot to earn an associate degree or certificate in a medical field. That's because it's in a modern 46,000 square foot building located near many of the city's health care facilities. Close to several bus stops and featuring a beautifully landscaped patio, the campus is easy to find. Once you're there, you might want to stay. Modern classrooms, a full multimedia library and a computer lab are just the beginning. You can learn from health care professionals who are experienced in their field. We've even partnered with local health care organizations to make sure you're learning the skills you need for a successful career. Carrington College offers associate and bachelor's degree programs, as well as certificate programs in the medical field for those looking to transform their lives with an education that leads to careers, not just jobs. Take a look at our programs and embrace the future that could be yours with a degree or certificate from Carrington College.
School Highlights
Carrington College-Boise serves 454 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 31%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Acceptance Rate: 96%
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 37%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Carrington College-Boise ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Carrington College-Boise
(ID) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
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
51 staff
339 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
45
Student Body
The student population of Carrington College-Boise has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five years.
The Carrington College-Boise diversity score of 0.55 is more than the state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
454 students
4,939 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
454 students
1,821 students
# Part-Time Students
33 students
3,118 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
544 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
7%
1%
% Hispanic
21%
8%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
63%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
7%
% Non Resident races
1%
8%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.50
College Completion Rate
74%
27%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,000
$30,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,250
$11,999
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,466
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
96%
96%
SAT Reading
n/a
515
SAT Math
n/a
510
ACT Composite
n/a
23
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
22
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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The nearest community college to Carrington College-Boise is Stevens-Henager College (2.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Students
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Public
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(208) 383-4540
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(208) 383-4540
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| 225 students
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