Carrington College-Spokane

10102 E. Knox Ave., Ste. 200
Spokane, WA 99206
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Carrington College-Spokane serves 353 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 60%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 39:1
  • Minority enrollment: 55%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Carrington College-Spokane ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 59% over five years.
Carrington College-Spokane
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
9 staff
156 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
18

Student Body

The student population of Carrington College-Spokane has declined by 39% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 39:1 has decreased from 42:1 over five years.
The Carrington College-Spokane diversity score of 0.71 is less than the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has grown by 89% over five years.
Total Enrollment
353 students
3,791 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
39:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
353 students
1,835 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
353 students
3,741 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
353 students
1,835 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
26%
19%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
45%
40%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
% Unknown races
13%
14%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.77
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
61%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,300
$36,300

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
70%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$11,417
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,800
$6,170
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carrington College-Spokane's ranking?
Carrington College-Spokane ranks among the top 20% of community college in Washington for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 39:1
  • Minority enrollment: 55%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Washington public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,105 per year for in-state students and $7,359 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Washington is 79%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Washington community colleges have a diversity score of 0.77, which is higher than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Washington is Seattle Central College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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