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Carrington College-Sacramento

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 24 to 1
Acceptance rate 89%
Students retention rate 66%
On-time graduation rate 50%

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

One of the notable aspects of Carrington College-Sacramento 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 89% indicates that Carrington College-Sacramento is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Carrington College-Sacramento 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-Sacramento 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-Sacramento 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

88.7%
The most popular programs at Carrington College-Sacramento are Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary 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.

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Program Length 17 months
Tuition and Fees $45,408
Books and Supplies $1,303
Total Cost $46,711

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 90 of freshman students at Carrington College-Sacramento received on average $4,180 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.

$4,180
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 345 89% $3,984 $1,374,383
Other Federal Grant 349 90% $4,047 $1,412,492
State Grant/Scholarships 5 1% $9,286 $46,431
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 349 90% $4,180 $1,458,923

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Carrington College-Sacramento 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-Sacramento students is 50.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 51.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 37.5%.

50.2%

  • asian 73.7% 14 students
  • African American 41.0% 16 students
  • white 50.5% 48 students
  • unknown 72.7% 8 students
  • hawaiian 22.2% 2 students
  • hispanic 50.4% 71 students
  • International Students 75.0% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 37.5% 3 students

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Carrington College-Sacramento 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)