Carrington College-Portland
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School Highlights
Carrington College-Portland serves 330 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 37%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Acceptance Rate: 84%
- Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
- Minority enrollment: 58%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Carrington College-Portland ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 77% over five years.
Carrington College-Portland
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
16 staff
221 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
7
Student Body
The student population of Carrington College-Portland has grown by 35% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Carrington College-Portland diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
330 students
1,537 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
330 students
767 students
# Part-Time Students
73 students
957 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
278 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
330 students
767 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
104 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
73 students
957 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
220 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
270 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
7%
4%
% Hispanic
30%
15%
% Black
11%
2%
% White
42%
63%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.57
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
1.01%
2.3%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,300
$32,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,926
$12,875
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,473
$6,334
Acceptance Rate
84%
84%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Carrington College-Portland often compared to?
Carrington College-Portlandis often viewed alongside schools like Portland Community College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Carrington College-Portland?
The acceptance rate of Carrington College-Portland is 84%, which is equal to the state average of 84%.
What is Carrington College-Portland's ranking?
Carrington College-Portland ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oregon for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Least debt for graduating students.
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