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School Highlights
- Carrington College-Citrus Heights serves 517 students (93% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 43:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
- Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 68%.
- Carrington College-Citrus Heights is one of 11 community colleges within Sacramento County, CA.
- The nearest community college is MTI College (2.90 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 53% over five years.
| Carrington College-Citrus Heights | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Pivate, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 12 staff | 86 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 13 | 10 |
| Total Enrollment | 517 students | 7,105 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 43:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 482 students | 1,483 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 35 students | 5,622 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1%
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- |
| % Asian | 2%
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13%
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| % Hispanic | 14%
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37%
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| % Black | 7%
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7%
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| % White | 54%
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32%
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| % Hawaiian | 2%
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- |
| % Two or more races | 2%
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3%
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| % Unknown races | 18%
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5%
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| Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.65 | 0.73 |
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| College Completion Rate | 58%
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29%
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $31,100 | $34,900 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 92% | 78% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $12,219 | $9,500 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $5,700 | $5,500 |
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 95% |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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