Carrington College-Phoenix
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(602)393-5900
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School Highlights
- Carrington College-Phoenix serves 617 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 39:1 is same as the state community college average of 39:1.
- Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 48%.
- Carrington College-Phoenix is one of 25 community colleges within Maricopa County, AZ.
- The nearest community college to Carrington College-Phoenix is Brookline College-Phoenix (0.4 miles away).
Top Placements
Carrington College-Phoenix places among the top 20% of community colleges in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Carrington College-Phoenix | (AZ) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 16 staff | 66 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 5 | 14 |
| Total Enrollment | 617 students | 6,476 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 39:1 | 39:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 617 students | 1,336 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 9% | 4% |
| % Asian | 1% | 3% |
| % Hispanic | 51% | 27% |
| % Black | 9% | 6% |
| % White | 27% | 52% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | - |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.65 |
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| College Completion Rate | 71% | 18% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $27,000 | $31,100 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 90% | 81% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $9,500 | $9,500 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $4,829 | $5,022 |
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 100% |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Carrington College-Phoenix is Brookline College-Phoenix (0.4 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Brookline College-PhoenixPrivate, for profit1,468 students | 0.40 Mi2445 W. Dunlap Ave., Ste. 100
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602)242-6265 0.401,468 - Arizona College-GlendalePrivate, for profit630 students | 2.20 Mi4425 W Olive Avenue Suite 300
Glendale, AZ 85302
(602)222-9300 2.20630 - Arizona Automotive InstitutePrivate, for profit628 students | 3.00 Mi6829 N 46th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623)934-7273 3.00628 - Brown Mackie College-PhoenixPrivate, for profit648 students | 3.30 Mi13430 N Black Canyon Ste. 190
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602)337-3044 3.30648 - 20,506 students | 4.30 Mi6000 W Olive Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623)845-3000 4.3020,506
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