School Highlights
Carrington College-San Jose serves 645 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Acceptance Rate: 93%
- Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 92%
- 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 Overview
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 48% over five years.
Carrington College-San Jose
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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
46 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
10
9
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Carrington College-San Jose has grown by 11% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five years.
The Carrington College-San Jose diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment
645 students
6,838 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
645 students
1,022 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
73 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
718 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
645 students
967 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
73 students
5,850 students
% Asian
13%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
67%
46%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
8%
23%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
54%
42%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,100
$34,300
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
85%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,376
$10,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
93%
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
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Tannya M., 2018 Dental Assisting Graduate -
- Mercedes G., 2021 Student, Practical Nursing -
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 82%.
Who are famous alumni from Carrington College-San Jose?
Carrington College-San Jose famous alumni include: Tannya M., 2018 Dental Assisting Graduate and Mercedes G., 2021 Student, Practical Nursing.
What is Carrington College-San Jose's ranking?
Carrington College-San Jose ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown.
In what neighborhood is Carrington College-San Jose located?
Carrington College-San Jose is located in the South San Jose neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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