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Carrington College-San Jose

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 22 to 1
Acceptance rate 93%
Students retention rate 74%
On-time graduation rate 56%

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

One of the notable aspects of Carrington College-San Jose 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 93% indicates that Carrington College-San Jose is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Carrington College-San Jose 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 student retention rate of 74% at Carrington College-San Jose suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


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

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2018 admitted students

93.4%
The most popular programs at Carrington College-San Jose are Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. 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

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Program Length 11 months
Tuition and Fees $36,793
Books and Supplies $1,303
Total Cost $38,096

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 81 of freshman students at Carrington College-San Jose received on average $4,090 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.

$4,090
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 93 78% $4,033 $375,054
Other Federal Grant 96 81% $4,067 $390,442
State Grant/Scholarships 1 1% $2,200 $2,200
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 96 81% $4,090 $392,642

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Carrington College-San Jose 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-San Jose students is 56.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 59.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 41.9%.

56.4%

  • asian 76.5% 13 students
  • white 57.9% 11 students
  • hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
  • hispanic 54.9% 78 students
  • International Students 100.0% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 100.0% 5 students

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Carrington College-San Jose 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)