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
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)