Carrington College-Reno

5580 Kietzke Ln.
Reno, NV 89511
Top Ranked (2025-26): 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 66%.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • 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:

School Overview

Carrington College-Reno
(NV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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 0.75. The school's diversity has grown by 76% over five years.
Total Enrollment
486 students
4,141 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
396 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
486 students
820 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%
9%
% White
3%
34%
% Hawaiian
57%
2%
% Two or more races
4%
7%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
57%
65%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,000
$32,800

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
90%
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) , School Administrators

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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • 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 0.75, which is higher than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Nevada is Las Vegas College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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