Carrington College-Albuquerque

1001 Menaul Blvd. N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

School Highlights

Carrington College-Albuquerque serves 490 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 74%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 34%
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Carrington College-Albuquerque ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

Carrington College-Albuquerque
(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
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
111 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Carrington College-Albuquerque has declined by 56% over five years.
The Carrington College-Albuquerque diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has declined by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
490 students
1,548 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
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# Full-Time Students
490 students
371 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,774 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
284 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
490 students
490 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
146 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,790 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
128 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
258 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
10%
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% Asian
3%
2%
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% Hispanic
n/a
50%
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% Black
65%
3%
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% White
2%
26%
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% Hawaiian
23%
n/a
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% Two or more races
5%
3%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.52
0.67
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5682%
0.2452%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3955%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,000
$36,300
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
91%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$9,365
$12,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,749
$6,500
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Acceptance Rate
34%
34%
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SAT Reading
n/a
485
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
455
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Carrington College-Albuquerque?
The acceptance rate of Carrington College-Albuquerque is 34%, which is equal to the state average of 34%.
What is Carrington College-Albuquerque's ranking?
Carrington College-Albuquerque ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Mexico for: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 34%
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Bernalillo County, NM community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Bernalillo County, NM is Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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