Carrington College-Reno

5580 Kietzke Ln.
Reno, NV 89511
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings

School Highlights

Carrington College-Reno serves 486 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 93%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 486 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 75%
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Carrington College-Reno ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Carrington College-Reno
(NV) 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
Private for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
90 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Carrington College-Reno has grown by 565% over five years.
The Carrington College-Reno diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has grown by 76% over five years.
Total Enrollment
486 students
3,028 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
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# Full-Time Students
486 students
632 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,396 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
229 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
486 students
587 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,480 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
100 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
7%
8%
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% Asian
3%
9%
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% Hispanic
n/a
1%
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% Black
25%
33%
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% White
3%
7%
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% Hawaiian
57%
37%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
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% Unknown races
1%
n/a
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Diversity Score
0.60
0.73
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5652%
0.5909%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Carrington College-Reno and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2936%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,000
$32,800
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
91%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$13,226
$10,620
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Carrington College-Reno and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Nevada by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Carrington College-Reno and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Nevada by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
75%
57%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Carrington College-Reno and the community college average percent admitted of Nevada by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
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-Reno?
The acceptance rate of Carrington College-Reno is 75%, which is higher than the state average of 57%.
What is Carrington College-Reno's ranking?
Carrington College-Reno ranks among the top 20% of community college in Nevada for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 486 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 75%
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Nevada public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,700 per year for in-state students and $9,345 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,315 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Nevada community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Nevada is Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Las Vegas. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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