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Carrington College-Ontario

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 26 to 1
Acceptance rate 79%
Students retention rate 59%
On-time graduation rate 14%

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

One of the notable aspects of Carrington College-Ontario 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 79% indicates that Carrington College-Ontario is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Carrington College-Ontario 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-Ontario is reported to be 14%, 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%.

The retention rate of students at Carrington College-Ontario is 59% , 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-Ontario 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

79.1%

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Carrington College-Ontario received on average $4,478 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.

$4,478
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 26 93% $4,450 $115,687
Other Federal Grant 26 93% $4,478 $116,437
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 26 93% $4,478 $116,437

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Carrington College-Ontario 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-Ontario students is 13.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 14.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 0.0%.

13.8%

  • hispanic 14.3% 3 students

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Carrington College-Ontario 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)