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 97%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
Carrington College-Albuquerque
(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
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
Student Body
The student population of Carrington College-Albuquerque has declined by 60% over five years.
The Carrington College-Albuquerque diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has declined by 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
490 students
1,111 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
# Full-Time Students
490 students
374 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
737 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
426 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
490 students
490 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
86 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
893 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
106 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
258 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
65%
55%
% White
2%
3%
% Hawaiian
23%
31%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5682%
0.2475%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3644%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,000
$36,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,365
$12,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,749
$6,500
Acceptance Rate
34%
34%
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: 2023 (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: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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