- The mission of Western Career College is to provide education in the majors and disciplines of health, legal and technical fields of study, that lead to an Associate in Science Degree and/or a Certificate of Achievement. Western Career College is committed to a skills-based approach to education, and strives to identify and support the achievement of student-learning outcomes throughout its institution and learning community.
School Highlights
Carrington College-San Leandro Campus serves 259 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Acceptance Rate: 92%
- Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 95%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Carrington College-San Leandro Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Carrington College-San Leandro Campus
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
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
13 staff
312 staff
Number of Programs Offered
7
11
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Carrington College-San Leandro Campus has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 19:1 over five years.
The Carrington College-San Leandro Campus diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment
259 students
7,900 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
259 students
1,661 students
# Part-Time Students
62 students
6,239 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
279 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
259 students
1,646 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
62 students
6,312 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
10%
13%
% Hispanic
60%
45%
% Black
17%
5%
% White
5%
25%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
50%
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
92%
89%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Established in 1967, Western Career College has helped thousands of students with busy lives achieve their career goals and obtain a higher level of success through education. Western Career College is a subsidiary of U.S. Education Corporation, one of the nation's leading providers of career training. Western Career College has 8 convenient campus locations in Northern California. WCC campus are located at Antioch, Citrus, Heights, Pleasant Hill, Sacramento, Stockton, Emeryville, San Leandro and San Jose. Western Career College is a leading provider of career training in the areas of health care, graphics design and criminal justice. Programs offered at San Leandro campus includes Medical (Medical Assisting, Health Information Technology, Medical Billing, Vocational Nursing and Massage Therapy), Dental Assisting, Pharmacy Technology and Veterinary Technology. Western Career College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Secretary of Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Carrington College-San Leandro Campus?
The acceptance rate of Carrington College-San Leandro Campus is 92%, which is higher than the state average of 89%.
What is Carrington College-San Leandro Campus's ranking?
Carrington College-San Leandro Campus ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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