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Carrington College-Tucson

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 30 to 1
Acceptance rate 87%
Students retention rate 76%
On-time graduation rate 69%

Located in Tucson, Arizona, Carrington College-Tucson is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Carrington College-Tucson 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 87% indicates that Carrington College-Tucson is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Carrington College-Tucson 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.

Carrington College-Tucson boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 63% and 67%, respectively.


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

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2018 admitted students

87.4%
The most popular programs at Carrington College-Tucson are Medical/Clinical Assistant, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. 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

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Program Length 8 months
Tuition and Fees $13,870
Books and Supplies $805
Total Cost $14,675

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Carrington College-Tucson received on average $3,681 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.

$3,681
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 134 87% $3,448 $462,076
Other Federal Grant 134 87% $3,519 $471,536
State Grant/Scholarships 6 4% $3,617 $21,702
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 134 87% $3,681 $493,238

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Carrington College-Tucson 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-Tucson students is 68.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 71.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 53.8%.

68.8%

  • African American 50.0% 3 students
  • white 58.1% 18 students
  • hispanic 72.6% 82 students
  • Mixed Race 80.0% 4 students

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Carrington College-Tucson 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)