School Highlights
Carrington College-Mesa serves 591 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 61%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 591 students
- Acceptance Rate: 55%
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- 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
Carrington College-Mesa
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
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
n/a
202 staff
Student Body
The student population of Carrington College-Mesa has declined by 46% over five years.
The Carrington College-Mesa diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
591 students
5,392 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
# Full-Time Students
591 students
1,208 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,184 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
339 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
591 students
1,238 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
66 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
5,400 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
3%
% Asian
9%
4%
% Hispanic
1%
36%
% Black
43%
7%
% White
3%
39%
% Hawaiian
35%
2%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
56%
49%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
60%
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: 2024 (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: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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