Carrington College-Citrus Heights

7310 A Greenback Lane A
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Carrington College-Citrus Heights serves 199 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 77%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Carrington College-Citrus Heights ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Carrington College-Citrus Heights
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
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
12 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
7
8
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Carrington College-Citrus Heights has declined by 18% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five years.
The Carrington College-Citrus Heights diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
199 students
6,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
199 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
36 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
248 students
390 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
199 students
967 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
36 students
5,798 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
n/a
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
1%
46%
% Black
32%
7%
% White
4%
23%
% Hawaiian
46%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
57%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,100
$32,200

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,376
$10,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
96%
81%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Carrington College-Citrus Heights?
The acceptance rate of Carrington College-Citrus Heights is 96%, which is higher than the state average of 81%.
What is Carrington College-Citrus Heights's ranking?
Carrington College-Citrus Heights ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

The average community college acceptance rate in Sacramento County, CA is 83%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Sacramento County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.78, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Sacramento County, CA is Cosumnes River College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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