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Carrington College, San Jose Campus SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

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Because Carrington College San Jose is test-optional, your SAT or ACT score is not the main gatekeeper. A strong score can still help offset a weaker GPA or show readiness for a structured career program, while the 76% freshman retention rate suggests your bigger goal is being prepared to stay on track after enrolling.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Carrington College, San Jose Campus facts and stats

Quick Facts

Carrington College, San Jose Campus enrolls 645 undergraduate students in an urban setting. Carrington College San Jose has a 76% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Location

San Jose, CA

Undergrad Enrollment645

Freshman Retention76%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio14:1

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Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Carrington College, San Jose Campus application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

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Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Carrington College San Jose, plan your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and reserve the summer before senior year plus fall of senior year for retakes. Since Carrington College San Jose does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, check your program’s regular deadline to decide whether an October or November retake is the last one likely to arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Carrington College San Jose is a private for-profit college, and costs may vary by program. Review tuition, fees, and financial aid options to estimate what you may pay and plan your next steps.

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At Carrington College San Jose, the total cost of attendance includes tuition and fees plus estimated living expenses such as housing, food, books, supplies, and transportation. Because it is a private for-profit college, actual costs can vary by program length, enrollment status, and personal living arrangements. Students should compare the full cost with any grants, scholarships, and loans in their financial aid offer to estimate what they may actually pay.