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Carrington College-Albuquerque

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 27 to 1
Acceptance rate 90%
Students retention rate 72%
On-time graduation rate 57%

Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Carrington College-Albuquerque is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Carrington College-Albuquerque is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

The acceptance rate of 90% indicates that Carrington College-Albuquerque is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Carrington College-Albuquerque is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 72% at Carrington College-Albuquerque suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2018 admitted students

90.2%
The most popular programs at Carrington College-Albuquerque are Medical/Clinical Assistant, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Program Length 8 months
Tuition and Fees $15,084
Books and Supplies $535
Total Cost $15,619

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Carrington College-Albuquerque received on average $4,090 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,090
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 130 92% $3,727 $484,562
Other Federal Grant 130 92% $3,876 $503,920
State Grant/Scholarships 4 3% $9,000 $36,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 132 93% $4,090 $539,920

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Carrington College-Albuquerque students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Carrington College-Albuquerque students is 56.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 37.5%.

56.8%

  • hispanic 65.1% 28 students
  • International Students 66.7% 2 students

Service Offerings

Carrington College-Albuquerque provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Carrington College-Albuquerque offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)