School Highlights
Carrington College-Mesa serves 528 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 60%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Acceptance Rate: 55%
- Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 75%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Carrington College-Mesa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 12% over five years.
Carrington College-Mesa
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
44 staff
64 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
10
Student Body
The student population of Carrington College-Mesa has declined by 38% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five years.
The Carrington College-Mesa diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
528 students
1,687 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
36:1
# Full-Time Students
528 students
941 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
528 students
1,687 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
528 students
941 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
6%
3%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
44%
37%
% Black
8%
6%
% White
25%
40%
% Unknown races
14%
4%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
45%
39%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,000
$32,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
78%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,365
$9,499
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,749
$4,749
Acceptance Rate
55%
71%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Carrington College-Mesa?
The acceptance rate of Carrington College-Mesa is 55%, which is lower than the state average of 71%.
What is Carrington College-Mesa's ranking?
Carrington College-Mesa ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arizona for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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