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Carrington College-Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights, CA 2 year Private
Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 25 to 1
Acceptance rate 44%
Students retention rate 66%
On-time graduation rate 57%

Located in Citrus Heights, California, Carrington College-Citrus Heights is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Carrington College-Citrus Heights is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Carrington College-Citrus Heights is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at Carrington College-Citrus Heights is 66% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Carrington College-Citrus Heights do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2017 admitted students

44.3%
The most popular programs at Carrington College-Citrus Heights are Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Surgical Technology/Technologist. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Surgical Technology/Technologist

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Carrington College-Citrus Heights received on average $4,592 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,592
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 56 90% $4,461 $249,803
Other Federal Grant 57 92% $4,592 $261,770
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 57 92% $4,592 $261,770

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Carrington College-Citrus Heights students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Carrington College-Citrus Heights students is 57.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 55.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 70.0%.

57.1%

  • asian 100.0% 2 students
  • African American 28.6% 2 students
  • white 71.4% 40 students
  • hispanic 36.1% 13 students
  • Mixed Race 55.6% 5 students

Service Offerings

Carrington College-Citrus Heights provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Carrington College-Citrus Heights offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)