School Highlights
Carrington College-Citrus Heights serves 199 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Acceptance Rate: 96%
- Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Carrington College-Citrus Heights ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Carrington College-Citrus Heights
(CA) 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
12 staff
294 staff

Number of Programs Offered
7
12
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Carrington College-Citrus Heights has declined by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five years.
The Carrington College-Citrus Heights diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has declined by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
199 students
2,311 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
32:1

# Full-Time Students
199 students
1,232 students

# Part-Time Students
36 students
8,299 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
248 students
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
199 students
1,155 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
36 students
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
n/a

% Asian
7%
13%

% Hispanic
1%
47%

% Black
32%
7%

% White
4%
23%

% Hawaiian
47%
1%

% Two or more races
4%
5%

% Non Resident races
1%
1%

% Unknown races
1%
3%


Diversity Score
0.67
0.70

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5714%
0.4221%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4304%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,100
$34,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
85%

Median Debt for Graduates
$10,376
$10,376

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,000

Acceptance Rate
96%
92%

Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Carrington College-Citrus Heights?
The acceptance rate of Carrington College-Citrus Heights is 96%, which is higher than the state average of 92%.
What is Carrington College-Citrus Heights's ranking?
Carrington College-Citrus Heights ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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