Carrington College-San Jose
Tel:
(408)960-0162
School Highlights
- Carrington College-San Jose serves 805 students (91% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
- Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 68%.
- Carrington College-San Jose is one of 8 community colleges within Santa Clara County, CA.
- The nearest community college to Carrington College-San Jose is Evergreen Valley College (4.5 miles away).
Top Placements
Carrington College-San Jose places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Carrington College-San Jose | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| 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 | 31 staff | 97 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 15 | 10 |
| Total Enrollment | 805 students | 7,516 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 734 students | 1,613 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 71 students | 5,903 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 16% | 13% |
| % Hispanic | 45% | 37% |
| % Black | 2% | 7% |
| % White | 26% | 32% |
| % Hawaiian | 4% | - |
| % Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.73 |
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| College Completion Rate | 70% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $31,100 | $34,600 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 95% | 78% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $12,218 | $9,500 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $5,700 | $5,500 |
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 96% |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Carrington College-San Jose is Evergreen Valley College (4.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Evergreen Valley CollegePublic9,133 students | 4.50 Mi3095 Yerba Buena Rd
San Jose, CA 95135
(408)274-7900 4.509,133 - San Jose City CollegePublic9,072 students | 10.20 Mi2100 Moorpark Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
(408)298-2181 10.209,072 - West Valley CollegePublic9,062 students | 13.50 Mi14000 Fruitvale Ave
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408)867-2200 13.509,062 - Mission CollegePublic8,435 students | 16.00 Mi3000 Mission College Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408)988-2200 16.008,435 - De Anza CollegePublic23,104 students | 16.10 Mi21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408)864-5678 16.1023,104
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