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Carrington College-Las Vegas

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 25 to 1
Acceptance rate 90%
Students retention rate 64%
On-time graduation rate 54%

Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, Carrington College-Las Vegas is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Carrington College-Las Vegas 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 90% indicates that Carrington College-Las Vegas is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Carrington College-Las Vegas 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.

The retention rate of students at Carrington College-Las Vegas is 64% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Nevada is 77%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Carrington College-Las Vegas do not continue their studies after the first year.


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

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2018 admitted students

89.6%
The most popular programs at Carrington College-Las Vegas are Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant, Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Security and Loss Prevention Services. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant

Program Length 22 months
Tuition and Fees $44,060
Books and Supplies $1,482
Total Cost $45,542

Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant

Security and Loss Prevention Services

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at Carrington College-Las Vegas received on average $4,078 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.

$4,078
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 103 87% $3,989 $410,900
Other Federal Grant 104 88% $4,028 $418,909
State Grant/Scholarships 1 1% $5,250 $5,250
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 104 88% $4,078 $424,159

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Carrington College-Las Vegas 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-Las Vegas students is 54.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 56.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 47.6%.

54.1%

  • asian 60.0% 6 students
  • African American 13.3% 2 students
  • white 73.3% 11 students
  • hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 59.4% 19 students
  • International Students 100.0% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 75.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Carrington College-Las Vegas 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)