School Highlights
Carrington College-Tucson serves 517 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 60%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Acceptance Rate: 95%
- Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 86%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Carrington College-Tucson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five years.
Carrington College-Tucson
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges
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
Total Faculty
26 staff
64 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
10
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Carrington College-Tucson has declined by 33% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 39:1 over five years.
The Carrington College-Tucson diversity score of 0.52 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
517 students
3,480 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
36:1
# Full-Time Students
517 students
941 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
493 students
360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
517 students
941 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
3%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
67%
37%
% Black
7%
6%
% White
14%
40%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Unknown races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
53%
39%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,000
$30,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
78%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,365
$9,499
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,749
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
95%
71%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Carrington College-Tucson?
The acceptance rate of Carrington College-Tucson is 95%, which is higher than the state average of 71%.
What is Carrington College-Tucson's ranking?
Carrington College-Tucson ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arizona for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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