- The mission of Western Career College is to provide education in the majors and disciplines of health, legal and technical fields of study, that lead to an Associate in Science Degree and/or a Certificate of Achievement. Western Career College is committed to a skills-based approach to education, and strives to identify and support the achievement of student-learning outcomes throughout its institution and learning community.
School Highlights
Carrington College-Sacramento serves 2,207 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 2,207 students
- Acceptance Rate: 89%
- Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
- Minority enrollment: 82%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Carrington College-Sacramento ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Programs offered
School Overview
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 72% over five years.
Carrington College-Sacramento
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
80 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
14
9
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC)
Student Body
The student population of Carrington College-Sacramento has grown by 29% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Carrington College-Sacramento diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,207 students
6,850 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
2,207 students
1,034 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
176 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,383 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,207 students
967 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
176 students
5,850 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a
% Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
45%
46%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
12%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
18%
23%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
46%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$46,253
$46,345
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
85%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,813
$10,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,868
$6,272
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Acceptance Rate
89%
96%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- The Western Career College philosophy is centered on outcome-based learning. The College's focus on retention, placement, and job performance results in graduates who are highly qualified and motivated employees. The communities served by the College benefit from this focus on outcome-based learning and the College's ability to adapt to its changing needs. Established in 1967, Western Career College has helped thousands of students with busy lives achieve their career goals and obtain a higher level of success through education. Western Career College is a subsidiary of U.S. Education Corporation, one of the nation's leading providers of career training. Western Career College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Secretary of Education. Western Career College is a leading provider of career training in the areas of health care, graphics design and criminal justice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Carrington College-Sacramento?
The acceptance rate of Carrington College-Sacramento is 89%, which is lower than the state average of 96%.
What is Carrington College-Sacramento's ranking?
Carrington College-Sacramento ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Most Programs Offered.
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