- The mission of Apollo College is to prepare graduates to become health care professionals with the knowledge and skill necessary to assume entry-level positions in the health care industry. Apollo College has the following goals consistent with its mission is to develop knowledgeable and skill-oriented graduates who possess the necessary behavior and attitude which allows them to transition into entry-level employment in the health care industry; to provide quality didactic and clinical experiences that prepare graduates to perform competently within the professional standards of their field of study; provide the appropriate educational environment and services that result in appropriate student completion and employment rates after graduation.
School Highlights
Carrington College-Portland serves 501 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 47%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Acceptance Rate: 84%
- Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
- Minority enrollment: 71%
- 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
Selectivity
Diversity
School Resources
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Carrington College-Portland
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
16 staff
192 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
44
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Carrington College-Portland has grown by 133% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 has increased from 21:1 over five years.
The Carrington College-Portland diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
501 students
2,463 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
501 students
310 students
# Part-Time Students
73 students
2,153 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
501 students
339 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
501 students
310 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
193 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
73 students
2,589 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
153 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
270 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
42%
20%
% Black
10%
3%
% White
29%
53%
% Hawaiian
3%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
10%
11%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
62%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
58%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,300
$33,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,926
$12,875
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,473
$6,334
Acceptance Rate
84%
100%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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 lower than the state average of 100%. Carrington College-Portland's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Oregon with low acceptance rates.
What is Carrington College-Portland's ranking?
Carrington College-Portland ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oregon for: Lowest acceptance rates, Diversity in US community colleges, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Least debt for graduating students.
In what neighborhood is Carrington College-Portland located?
Carrington College-Portland is located in the Northeast Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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