Carrington College - Albuquerque SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Carrington College Albuquerque’s 100% acceptance rate means your main strategy is not clearing an admissions cutoff. Since it is test-optional, use any SAT or ACT prep to confirm you are ready for college-level coursework and to start your program with confidence, especially with an 84% freshman retention rate suggesting many students continue after year one.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Carrington College - Albuquerque facts and stats
Carrington College - Albuquerque enrolls 357 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. Carrington College Albuquerque has an 84% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.
Albuquerque, NM

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Key Carrington College - Albuquerque application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
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Early Decision
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Priority Deadline
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Coming soon
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
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Carrington College Albuquerque is test-optional, follow this timeline only if you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for superscore-focused retakes, checking the regular admission deadline to see which fall test is the last one that can arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Carrington College Albuquerque is a private for-profit college, so review your program’s tuition, fees, and estimated supplies when comparing options. Financial aid may be available for eligible students, and completing the FAFSA can help you understand federal aid options.

At Carrington College Albuquerque, students should plan for the full cost of attendance, including tuition and fees as well as living, books, supplies, and personal expenses. Because costs can vary by program, schedule, and enrollment length, the amount students actually pay may differ from the published price. Financial aid can help reduce out-of-pocket costs based on eligibility and financial need.
Student life at Carrington College - Albuquerque
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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