Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus

380 Civic Drive, Suite 300
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
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  • The Carrington College California Pleasant Hill campus is ready to help you pursue professional success through education. We provide hands-on training that can prepare you to enter one of today’s fast growing careers. At Pleasant Hill’s 13,000 square foot campus, there are five different buildings filled with modern classrooms equipped with ceiling mounted LCD projectors used to display lecture materials. These are especially beneficial for those who are visual learners. It also ensures that, no matter where you’re sitting in the classroom, you always have a good view. This helps to ensure the education you receive here is practical, interactive and interesting.

School Highlights

Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus serves 741 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 741 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 81%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 34:1
  • Minority enrollment: 88%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
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
22 staff
315 staff
Number of Programs Offered
7
12
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus has grown by 104% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
741 students
9,796 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
741 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
46 students
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
741 students
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
741 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
46 students
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
13%
% Hispanic
48%
47%
% Black
13%
7%
% White
12%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
8%
3%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
50%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,100
$34,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,376
$10,376
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
81%
93%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus?
The acceptance rate of Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus is 81%, which is lower than the state average of 93%.
What is Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus's ranking?
Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 741 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 81%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 34:1
  • Minority enrollment: 88%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Contra Costa County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.79, which is higher than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Contra Costa County, CA is Diablo Valley College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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