- 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
6,838 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
2,207 students
1,022 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# 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. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
176 students
5,850 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a
% Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
45%
46%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
12%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
18%
23%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% 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. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
46%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,100
$34,300
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
85%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,813
$10,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,868
$6,272
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
89%
82%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
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 higher than the state average of 82%.
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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