Carrington College Citrus Heights: Review & Facts

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Carrington College Citrus Heights is a very small two-year, private for-profit school with 220 students enrolled. This college was originated in 2003 and is one of the 2 schools located in Citrus Heights, California.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
7
Few
At Carrington College Citrus Heights you can earn your 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Carrington College Citrus Heights implements a continuous curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 7 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical Assistant, Dental, Medical, Veterinary, and Pharmacy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings against other colleges and schools.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
69%
Bad
The rate of student retention at Carrington College Citrus Heights is relatively low at 69% (below California average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Carrington College Citrus Heights is average: 67%.

Student to faculty ratio at Carrington College Citrus Heights is a bit disappointing, 27:1. Learn more details on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
98%
According to recent data, 60 applications were submitted and 59 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

The school might accept your credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities) earned prior to admission.

Dual Credits
Accepted
No
The undergraduate application fee at Carrington College Citrus Heights is $100.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Carrington College Citrus Heights and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (916) 209-5079 or check Carrington College Citrus Heights Website.

Opportunities and Services



Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Carrington College Citrus Heights offers a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Carrington College Citrus Heights, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
At present there is no on-campus housing at Carrington College Citrus Heights.

According to Wikipedia, Western Career Colleges have been sued by over 30 students for fraud.

Based on the college crime data, Carrington College Citrus Heights seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Carrington College Citrus Heights Location and Maps



Post Address: Carrington College Citrus Heights, 7310 A Greenback Lane A, Citrus Heights, California 95621-5577, USA
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