- The mission of Apollo College is to prepare graduates to become health care professionals with the knowledge and skill necessary to assume entry-level positions in the health care industry. Apollo College has the following goals consistent with its mission is to develop knowledgeable and skill-oriented graduates who possess the necessary behavior and attitude which allows them to transition into entry-level employment in the health care industry; to provide quality didactic and clinical experiences that prepare graduates to perform competently within the professional standards of their field of study; provide the appropriate educational environment and services that result in appropriate student completion and employment rates after graduation.
School Highlights
Carrington College-Portland serves 254 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Acceptance Rate: 84%
- Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
- Minority enrollment: 72%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Carrington College-Portland ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 43% over five years.
Carrington College-Portland
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
9 staff
20 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
8
AccreditationAccred.
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC)
Student Body
The student population of Carrington College-Portland has declined by 23% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Carrington College-Portland diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
254 students
1,376 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
24:1
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Full-Time Students
254 students
212 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
73 students
1,164 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
327 students
327 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
254 students
212 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
73 students
1,164 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
39%
19%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
13%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
28%
55%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Unknown races
12%
10%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.65
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
62%
49%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$43,158
$42,090
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
83%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,926
$12,875
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,473
$6,359
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Acceptance Rate
84%
98%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Carrington College-Portland often compared to?
Carrington College-Portlandis often viewed alongside schools like Portland Community College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Carrington College-Portland?
The acceptance rate of Carrington College-Portland is 84%, which is lower than the state average of 98%.
What is Carrington College-Portland's ranking?
Carrington College-Portland ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oregon for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Least debt for graduating students.
In what neighborhood is Carrington College-Portland located?
Carrington College-Portland is located in the Northeast Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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