Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus campus
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Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus

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 38 to 1
Acceptance rate 81%
Students retention rate 77%
On-time graduation rate 41%

Located in Pleasant Hill, California, Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus 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.

The acceptance rate of 81% indicates that Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus is reported to be 41%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 64%.

Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 67%, respectively.


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

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2018 admitted students

81.3%
The most popular programs at Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus are Medical/Clinical Assistant, Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 78 of freshman students at Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus received on average $3,576 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.

$3,576
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 59 78% $3,488 $205,803
Other Federal Grant 59 78% $3,576 $211,003
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 59 78% $3,576 $211,003

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus 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-Pleasant Hill Campus students is 41.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 40.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 44.4%.

41.1%

  • asian 83.3% 5 students
  • African American 56.5% 13 students
  • white 26.1% 6 students
  • hispanic 42.6% 20 students

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus 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)