Mostly online
62% of undergraduates are enrolled exclusively in distance education. Campus-life figures below describe the physical campus, which most students here do not attend.
At a Glance
Carrington College-Sacramento is a small private for-profit community college in Sacramento, CA. Approximately 2,168 undergraduates are enrolled. Folsom Lake is about 15 miles from campus. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 84/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.
Location
Sacramento, CA
Campus Identity
Carrington College-Sacramento is a small private for-profit community college in Sacramento, CA. Approximately 2,168 undergraduates are enrolled. Folsom Lake is about 15 miles from campus. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 84/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.
Campus Lifestyle
Carrington College-Sacramento is a 1,000–4,999, suburban school. The campus is 74 miles from San Quentin Beach, CA and 71 miles from Kirkwood Mountain Resort.
School Size & Setting
1,000–4,999
Suburban setting
Beach Access
74 miles
San Quentin Beach, CA
Weather
Warm Climate
59°F avg school-year
Nearby Ski Resorts
Carrington College-Sacramento students have access to 3 ski resorts within driving distance. The closest is Kirkwood Mountain Resort, 71 miles away with 13 lifts and 2,300 skiable acres. All are within 72 miles of campus.
California
California
California
Nearest Beach
Students at Carrington College-Sacramento are 74 miles from San Quentin Beach, CA.
San Quentin Beach, CA
Ocean access within 73.7 miles
Nearby Lake
Folsom Lake is 15 miles from campus, giving Carrington College-Sacramento students access to boating, swimming, and waterfront recreation.
Folsom Lake
Lake access within 15.2 miles
Average Monthly Temperature
1991–2020 Climate Normals · Sacramento, CA
Sacramento has a mild climate, with winters averaging 49°F in Dec and summers peaking around 78°F in Jul.
Station: SACRAMENTO 5 ESE · Source: NOAA NCEI
On Campus Safety Score
2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students
Carrington College-Sacramento in CA earns a composite safety score of 84/100, rated Pretty Safe among U.S. colleges.
On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.
Cost Breakdown
2024-25 academic year. Tuition: College Scorecard. Fees and room & board: IPEDS/NCES.
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What students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Fields of Study
19 programs offered
Most Popular Programs
Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Carrington College-Sacramento located?
Carrington College-Sacramento is located in Sacramento, CA. The main campus address is 8909 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, CA. It is a private institution offering 4-year degree programs.
How many students attend Carrington College-Sacramento?
Carrington College-Sacramento enrolls 2,168 undergraduates. That figure counts degree-seeking undergraduate students across all years, not just the incoming class, and it excludes graduate students. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Is Carrington College-Sacramento the right fit for me?
Whether Carrington College-Sacramento is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, avg net price ($41,338/year after aid), campus culture in Sacramento, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Carrington College-Sacramento against similar schools side-by-side.
Tuition: College Scorecard (2024-25). Fees, room & board, and other data: IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Carrington College-Sacramento directly for the most current information.
Quick Facts
- Type
- For-Profit
- Location
- Sacramento, CA
- Size
- 1,000–4,999
- Degrees Offered
- Associate's, Certificates
- School Year Weather
- Warm · 59°F avg
- On Campus Safety Score
- 84/100
- Nearest Airport
- Sacramento, CA (MHR) · 4 mialso SAC (7 mi), MCC (8 mi)