Carrington College-Portland
Tel:
(503) 761-6100
- 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 100 students (97% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Carrington College-Portland places among the top 20% of community colleges in Oregon for:
- Category Attribute
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Carrington College-Portland | (OR) 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 | Public |
Total Faculty | 9 staff | 105 staff |
Number of Programs Offered | 6 | 6 |
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 72% | 83% |
Median Debt for Graduates | $9,344 | $15,375 |
Median Debt for Dropouts | $3,762 | $6,156 |
Acceptance Rate | 100% | 100% |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Carrington College-Portland is Concorde Career College-Portland (0.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Concorde Career College-PortlandPrivate, for profit804 students | 0.30 Mi1425 NE Irving Street, Bldg 300
Portland,  OR  97232
(503) 281-4181 0.30804 - Everest College-PortlandPublic161 students | 1.60 Mi600 SW 10th, Suite 400
Portland,  OR  97205
(503) 222-3225 1.60161 - Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-PortlandPrivate, for profit452 students | 1.60 Mi600 SW 10th Avenue, Suite 500
Portland,  OR  97205
(503) 223-2245 1.60452 - Clark CollegePublic10,911 students | 7.00 Mi1933 Fort Vancouver Way
Vancouver,  WA  98663
(360) 992-2000 7.0010,911 - 67,585 students | 7.50 Mi12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland,  OR  97219
(971) 722-6111 7.5067,585
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