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Carrington College-Reno

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 23 to 1
Acceptance rate 96%
Students retention rate 57%
On-time graduation rate 56%

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

One of the notable aspects of Carrington College-Reno 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 96% indicates that Carrington College-Reno is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Carrington College-Reno 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-Reno is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Nevada is 77%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Carrington College-Reno 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 2018 admitted students

95.5%
The most popular programs at Carrington College-Reno are Medical/Clinical Assistant, Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller. 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

Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

Program Length 8 months
Tuition and Fees $15,084
Books and Supplies $859
Total Cost $15,943

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at Carrington College-Reno received on average $3,441 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.

$3,441
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 41 84% $3,410 $139,815
Other Federal Grant 42 86% $3,389 $142,335
State Grant/Scholarships 1 2% $5,647 $5,647
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 43 88% $3,441 $147,982

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Carrington College-Reno 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-Reno students is 56.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 55.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 60.0%.

56.5%

  • asian 60.0% 3 students
  • African American 40.0% 2 students
  • white 52.4% 11 students
  • hispanic 63.0% 17 students
  • International Students 75.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Carrington College-Reno 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)