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Caris College

Jeffersonville, IN 2 year Private
Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Students retention rate 63%
On-time graduation rate 87%

Located in Jeffersonville, Indiana, Caris College is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Caris College 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.

Caris College is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Caris College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Caris College is 63% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Indiana is 66%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Caris College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
The most popular programs at Caris College are Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other, Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, Medical/Clinical 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.

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other

Program Length 9 months
Tuition and Fees $13,391
Books and Supplies $1,059
Total Cost $14,450

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Program Length 9 months
Tuition and Fees $13,325
Books and Supplies $1,241
Total Cost $14,566

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 54 of freshman students at Caris College received on average $4,217 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.

$4,217
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 41 53% $4,154 $170,313
Other Federal Grant 41 53% $4,210 $172,613
State Grant/Scholarships 2 3% $2,250 $4,500
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 42 54% $4,217 $177,113

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Caris College 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 Caris College students is 87.2%.

87.2%

  • African American 87.5% 7 students
  • white 86.2% 25 students
  • hispanic 100.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

Caris College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes