- 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 697 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 697 students
- Acceptance Rate: 92%
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
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
Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
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
Number of Programs Offered
6
12
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Carrington College-San Leandro Campus has grown by 177% over five years.
The Carrington College-San Leandro Campus diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has declined by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
697 students
2,311 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
54:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
697 students
1,232 students
# Part-Time Students
62 students
8,299 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
697 students
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
697 students
1,155 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
62 students
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
13%
% Hispanic
57%
47%
% Black
21%
7%
% White
4%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5159%
0.4221%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4304%
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
92%
92%
Source: 2024 (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: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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