Carrington College-San Leandro Campus

15555 East 14th Street
San Leandro, CA 94578
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • The mission of Western Career College is to provide education in the majors and disciplines of health, legal and technical fields of study, that lead to an Associate in Science Degree and/or a Certificate of Achievement. Western Career College is committed to a skills-based approach to education, and strives to identify and support the achievement of student-learning outcomes throughout its institution and learning community.

School Highlights

Carrington College-San Leandro Campus serves 317 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 95%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 24:1
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Carrington College-San Leandro Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Carrington College-San Leandro Campus
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
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
13 staff
294 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
7
13

Student Body

The student population of Carrington College-San Leandro Campus has grown by 26% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 19:1 over five years.
The Carrington College-San Leandro Campus diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
317 students
5,744 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
20:1
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# Full-Time Students
317 students
813 students
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# Part-Time Students
62 students
4,931 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Carrington College-San Leandro Campus.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of California.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
279 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
317 students
813 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
62 students
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
7%
13%
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% Asian
21%
6%
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% Hispanic
2%
1%
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% Black
53%
46%
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% White
3%
5%
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% Hawaiian
5%
24%
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% Two or more races
7%
4%
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% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
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% Unknown races
1%
1%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in California.
Diversity Score
0.66
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4762%
0.4179%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Carrington College-San Leandro Campus and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of California 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
0.4884%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,100
$34,700
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Carrington College-San Leandro Campus and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of California by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
85%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$10,376
$10,376
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Carrington College-San Leandro Campus and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,000
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Carrington College-San Leandro Campus and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
92%
92%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Carrington College-San Leandro Campus and the community college average percent admitted of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Established in 1967, Western Career College has helped thousands of students with busy lives achieve their career goals and obtain a higher level of success through education. Western Career College is a subsidiary of U.S. Education Corporation, one of the nation's leading providers of career training. Western Career College has 8 convenient campus locations in Northern California. WCC campus are located at Antioch, Citrus, Heights, Pleasant Hill, Sacramento, Stockton, Emeryville, San Leandro and San Jose. Western Career College is a leading provider of career training in the areas of health care, graphics design and criminal justice. Programs offered at San Leandro campus includes Medical (Medical Assisting, Health Information Technology, Medical Billing, Vocational Nursing and Massage Therapy), Dental Assisting, Pharmacy Technology and Veterinary Technology. Western Career College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Secretary of Education.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Carrington College-San Leandro Campus?
The acceptance rate of Carrington College-San Leandro Campus is 92%, which is equal to the state average of 92%.
What is Carrington College-San Leandro Campus's ranking?
Carrington College-San Leandro Campus ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 24:1
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Alameda County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,145 per year for in-state students and $6,480 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Alameda County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.81, which is higher than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Alameda County, CA is Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Fremont. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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