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Private for-profit, 4-Year
Sacramento, CA

Carrington College-Sacramento

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in CA. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$21,589

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

51.8%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$39,633

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Carrington College-Sacramento is a distinguished Private for-profit, 4-Year institution located in Sacramento, CA. With a competitive tuition profile of $21,589, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 51.8% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$86,356

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

9.0 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$9,633

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$9,974

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$106,304

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Carrington College-Sacramento is $11,537.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
75.1%
24.9%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
47.6%
White
18.6%
Black
10.5%
Unknown
9.1%
Asian
7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.3%
Two or more
1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.9%
International
0.5%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

4

Burglary

0

Theft

3

Assault

0

Robbery

1

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$21,589

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$36,748
$30k - $48k$36,961
$48k - $75k$37,225
$75k+$39,495

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$11,537
Pell Grant Recipients55.9%
Using Federal Loans63.8%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment38.9%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$3,983
Pell Grant Recipients53.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

61.7%

Success

51.8%

In-State Cost

$21,589

Age 25+ Students

62.8%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 10

Working at 6yr

4,742 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Sacramento (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Sacramento (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.