School Highlights
Carrington College-San Jose serves 619 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is same as the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 619 students
- Acceptance Rate: 93%
- Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Carrington College-San Jose ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Carrington College-San Jose
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates--Public Special Use
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
31 staff
294 staff
Number of Programs Offered
13
13
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Carrington College-San Jose has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Carrington College-San Jose diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
619 students
5,744 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
619 students
813 students
# Part-Time Students
73 students
4,931 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
666 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
619 students
813 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
73 students
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
14%
13%
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
60%
46%
% White
2%
5%
% Hawaiian
13%
24%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5644%
0.4179%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4884%
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
93%
92%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Carrington College-San Jose?
The acceptance rate of Carrington College-San Jose is 93%, which is higher than the state average of 92%.
What is Carrington College-San Jose's ranking?
Carrington College-San Jose ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
In what neighborhood is Carrington College-San Jose located?
Carrington College-San Jose is located in the South San Jose neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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