School Highlights
Arlington Career Institute serves 343 students (96% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 74%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Arlington Career Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
Arlington Career Institute
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
262 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Arlington Career Institute has grown by 36% over five years.
The Arlington Career Institute diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
343 students
4,931 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
23:1
# Full-Time Students
328 students
909 students
# Part-Time Students
15 students
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
328 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
15 students
4,166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
36%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
46%
% Black
31%
13%
% White
n/a
26%
% Hawaiian
30%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
77%
55%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,800
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
56%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,629
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,167
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arlington Career Institute's ranking?
Arlington Career Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.
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