Carrington College-Sacramento

8909 Folsom Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • 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 1,709 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 74%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,709 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 89%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 69%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Carrington College-Sacramento ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 293 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Carrington College-Sacramento
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
293 staff
312 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
18
11

Student Body

The student population of Carrington College-Sacramento has declined by 47% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Carrington College-Sacramento diversity score of 0.76 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,709 students
7,900 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
21:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,709 students
1,661 students
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# Part-Time Students
176 students
6,239 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
156 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,709 students
1,646 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
176 students
6,288 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
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% Asian
14%
13%
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% Hispanic
34%
45%
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% Black
9%
5%
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% White
31%
26%
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% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
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% Non Resident races
1%
3%
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% Unknown races
3%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.76
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
53%
35%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,100
$34,700
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
86%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$10,813
$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,868
$6,239
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Acceptance Rate
89%
89%
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Source: 2021 (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 equal to the state average of 89%.
What is Carrington College-Sacramento's ranking?
Carrington College-Sacramento ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,709 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 89%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 69%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Sacramento County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.71, which is higher than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Sacramento County, CA is Sacramento City College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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