- 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 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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 41%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Acceptance Rate: 84%
- Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
- Minority enrollment: 59%
- 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
Completion Rates
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)
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 53% 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 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
330 students
1,724 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
# 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%
16%
% Black
11%
2%
% White
41%
59%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
11%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.61
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
64%
22%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,300
$33,800
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%
88%
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 lower than the state average of 88%.
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, Highest completion rates 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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The nearest community college to Carrington College-Portland is Concorde Career College-Portland (0.3 miles away)
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