Carrington College-San Jose

5883 Rue Ferrari, Ste. 125
San Jose, CA 95138
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Tel: (408) 960-0161
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School Highlights

Carrington College-San Jose serves 629 students (88% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 45:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.

Top Placements

Carrington College-San Jose places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Carrington College-San Jose(CA) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPublic
Total Faculty31 staff145 staff
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Number of Programs Offered911

Student Body

The student population of Carrington College-San Jose has declined by 21% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five years.
The Carrington College-San Jose diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment629 students8,590 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio20:145:1
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# Full-Time Students556 students2,007 students
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# Part-Time Students73 students6,583 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
16%
12%
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% Hispanic
53%
43%
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% Black
4%
7%
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% White
16%
25%
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% Hawaiian
3%
-
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
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% Non Resident races
3%
4%
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% Unknown races
1%
4%
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Diversity Score0.660.73
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College Completion Rate
74%
31%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$31,100$34,600
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Finances and Admission

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid51%76%
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Median Debt for Graduates$11,247$10,063
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,751
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Acceptance Rate93%91%
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Source: 2019 (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 College
    Public
    9,598 students | 4.50 Mi3095 Yerba Buena Rd
    San Jose,  CA  95135
    (408) 274-7900     4.509,598
  • San Jose City College
    Public
    9,270 students | 10.20 Mi2100 Moorpark Ave
    San Jose,  CA  95128
    (408) 298-2181     10.209,270
  • West Valley College
    Public
    7,823 students | 13.50 Mi14000 Fruitvale Ave
    Saratoga,  CA  95070
    (408) 867-2200     13.507,823
  • Mission College
    Public
    7,780 students | 16.00 Mi3000 Mission College Blvd
    Santa Clara,  CA  95054
    (408) 988-2200     16.007,780
  • De Anza College
    Public
    19,482 students | 16.10 Mi21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.
    Cupertino,  CA  95014
    (408) 864-5678     16.1019,482
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 629 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
  • Minority enrollment: 84%
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For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,458 per year for in-state students and $6,710 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,072 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 84%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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