- 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 326 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 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Acceptance Rate: 92%
- Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- 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 Overview
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five years.
Carrington College-San Leandro Campus
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
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
16 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
5
9
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC)
Student Body
The student population of Carrington College-San Leandro Campus has grown by 25% 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 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
326 students
6,850 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
326 students
1,034 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
62 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
388 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
326 students
967 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
62 students
5,850 students
% Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
54%
46%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
23%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
3%
23%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
52%
42%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$46,253
$46,345
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
85%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,376
$10,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
92%
96%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Source: 2025 (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 lower than the state average of 96%.
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.
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