School Highlights
Carrington College-Citrus Heights serves 217 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Acceptance Rate: 96%
- Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 49%
- 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
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)
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
12 staff
308 staff

Number of Programs Offered
7
11
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Carrington College-Citrus Heights has declined by 43% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five years.
The Carrington College-Citrus Heights diversity score of 0.70 is equal to the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
217 students
7,899 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1

# Full-Time Students
217 students
1,660 students

# Part-Time Students
36 students
6,239 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
248 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
217 students
1,580 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
36 students
6,239 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a

% Asian
6%
14%

% Hispanic
18%
45%

% Black
5%
5%

% White
51%
26%

% Hawaiian
1%
n/a

% Two or more races
4%
4%

% Non Resident races
3%
3%

% Unknown races
8%
3%


Diversity Score
0.70
0.70

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
48%
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
96%
89%

Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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 89%.
What is Carrington College-Citrus Heights's ranking?
Carrington College-Citrus Heights ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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