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
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
n/a
296 staff
Student Body
The student population of Carrington College-Mesa has declined by 53% over five years.
The Carrington College-Mesa diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
591 students
3,691 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
# Full-Time Students
591 students
985 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,706 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
343 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
591 students
985 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,064 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
3%
% Asian
9%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
43%
35%
% White
3%
8%
% Hawaiian
35%
41%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Unknown races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.68
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5628%
0.3287%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6651%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,000
$32,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,365
$9,499
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,749
$4,749
Acceptance Rate
55%
71%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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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%.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 591 students
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Minority enrollment: 97%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Did You Know?
For Maricopa County, AZ public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,814 per year for in-state students and $6,627 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
