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%.
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 |
| % 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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