School Highlights
Carrington College-San Jose serves 578 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Acceptance Rate: 93%
- Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 83%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Carrington College-San Jose ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Carrington College-San Jose
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
31 staff
308 staff
Number of Programs Offered
13
11
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Carrington College-San Jose has declined by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five years.
The Carrington College-San Jose diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has declined by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
578 students
7,899 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
578 students
1,660 students
# Part-Time Students
73 students
6,239 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
666 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
578 students
1,580 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
73 students
6,239 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
18%
14%
% Hispanic
54%
45%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
17%
26%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
62%
35%
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
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,376
$10,376
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
93%
89%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Carrington College-San Jose?
The acceptance rate of Carrington College-San Jose is 93%, which is higher than the state average of 89%.
What is Carrington College-San Jose's ranking?
Carrington College-San Jose ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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