School Highlights
Carrington College-Las Vegas serves 396 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 66%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Acceptance Rate: 57%
- Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 88%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Carrington College-Las Vegas ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Carrington College-Las Vegas
(NV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
25 staff
36 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
9
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Carrington College-Las Vegas has declined by 22% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Carrington College-Las Vegas diversity score of 0.79 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
396 students
3,225 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
396 students
587 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
440 students
440 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
396 students
587 students
% Asian
13%
8%
% Hispanic
35%
35%
% Black
22%
10%
% White
12%
34%
% Hawaiian
3%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
7%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
10%
3%
Diversity Score
0.79
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
47%
54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,000
$27,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,365
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,749
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
57%
57%
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-Las Vegas?
The acceptance rate of Carrington College-Las Vegas is 57%, which is equal to the state average of 57%.
What is Carrington College-Las Vegas's ranking?
Carrington College-Las Vegas ranks among the top 20% of community college in Nevada for: Diversity in US community colleges and Average community college minority breakdown.
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