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 534 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 25%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Acceptance Rate: 96%
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 35%
- 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 grown by 88% over five years.
Carrington College-Boise
(ID) 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
51 staff
339 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
45
Student Body
The student population of Carrington College-Boise has grown by 24% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Carrington College-Boise diversity score of 0.54 is more than the state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
534 students
4,737 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
534 students
1,790 students
# Part-Time Students
33 students
2,947 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
513 students
452 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
534 students
1,790 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
33 students
2,947 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
544 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
7%
1%
% Hispanic
18%
8%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
65%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
5%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.42
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.63%
0.63%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
5.62%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,000
$30,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,487
$11,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,582
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
96%
97%
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: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Carrington College-Boise often compared to?
Carrington College-Boiseis often viewed alongside schools like College of Western Idaho by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Carrington College-Boise?
The acceptance rate of Carrington College-Boise is 96%, which is lower than the state average of 97%.
What is Carrington College-Boise's ranking?
Carrington College-Boise ranks among the top 20% of community college in Idaho for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Carrington College-Boise is Stevens-Henager College (2.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Students
Stevens-Henager College
Private not-for-profit
1444 Entertainment Avenue
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 383-4540
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 383-4540
2.0 miles
| 77 students
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Public
5500 East Opportunity Drive
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 562-3000
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 562-3000
12.4 miles
| 10,200 students
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(541) 881-8822
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(541) 881-8822
45.0 miles
| 1,470 students
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Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-9554
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-9554
115.0 miles
| 7,927 students
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(541) 276-1260
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(541) 276-1260
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