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 66%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- 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 Resources
School Overview
Carrington College-Reno
(NV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Item not available
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
Student Body
The student population of Carrington College-Reno has grown by 138% over five years.
The Carrington College-Reno diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has grown by 76% over five years.
Total Enrollment
486 students
587 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
# Full-Time Students
486 students
820 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
3,321 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
447 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
486 students
587 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,555 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
100 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
7%
1%
% Asian
3%
9%
% Hispanic
n/a
34%
% Black
25%
10%
% White
3%
34%
% Hawaiian
57%
2%
% Two or more races
4%
7%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.74
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5652%
0.5909%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3423%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,000
$32,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,226
$10,620
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
75%
57%
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-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: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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