Carrington College-Citrus Heights
Tel:
(916)722-8200
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 to Carrington College-Citrus Heights is MTI College (2.9 miles away).
Top Placements
Carrington College-Citrus Heights places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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 | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 12 staff | 97 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 13 | 10 |
| Total Enrollment | 517 students | 7,516 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 43:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 482 students | 1,613 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 35 students | 5,903 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 2% | 13% |
| % Hispanic | 14% | 37% |
| % Black | 7% | 7% |
| % White | 54% | 32% |
| % Hawaiian | 2% | - |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 18% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.73 |
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| College Completion Rate | 58% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $31,100 | $34,600 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 92% | 78% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $12,218 | $9,500 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $5,700 | $5,500 |
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 96% |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Carrington College-Citrus Heights is MTI College (2.9 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 29,133 students | 3.50 Mi4700 College Oak Dr
Sacramento, CA 95841
(916)484-8011 3.5029,133 - Bryan College-Gold RiverPrivate, for profit85 students | 4.20 Mi2339 Gold Meadow Way, Suite 111
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916)649-2400 4.2085 - Kaplan College-SacramentoPrivate, for profit429 students | 5.30 Mi4330 Watt Ave., Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95821
(916)649-8168 5.30429 - San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho CordovaPrivate, for profitn/a students | 5.80 Mi11000 Olson Drive, Suite 100
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916)638-7582 5.80n/a
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