Academic Programs & Learning
Academics at Carrington College-Boise — retention rates, distance education, enrollment intensity, and student support.
What About Academic Quality at Carrington College-Boise?
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Average students per faculty member
Full-Time Retention
70%
Students continuing to second year
How Carrington College-Boise Compares
Carrington College-Boise retains 70% of its full-time students — meaningfully higher than the trade-college median. High retention generally tracks with engaged faculty, well-paced programs, and strong advising; expect those characteristics here.
Understanding Academic Quality Metrics
Student-Faculty Ratio: A ratio of 11:1 means there are approximately 11 students for every faculty member. This low ratio typically allows for more individualized attention and smaller class sizes.
Retention Rates: These show the percentage of students who return for their second year. Higher retention rates typically indicate student satisfaction, academic support, and program quality.
Who Teaches at Carrington College-Boise?
Tenure Status
Academic Ranks
Understanding Faculty Composition
With 29 instructors, Carrington College-Boise supports both research-oriented and teaching-focused academic programs.
Where Do Online Students at Carrington College-Boise Come From?
Geographic distribution of students enrolled exclusively in online courses (Fall 2024 census)
Where exclusively-online students are located
About this data: The geographic breakdown above uses IPEDS Fall Enrollment census data, which captures a single-day snapshot. The enrollment figures in the "How Do Students Learn?" section above use 12-month unduplicated headcount, which typically shows higher numbers as it covers the full academic year. Both are official IPEDS data — they measure different things.
83% of Carrington College-Boise's exclusively online students are located in ID. An additional 11% study from other US states.
What Is the Academic Load at Carrington College-Boise?
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Analysis
FTE Analysis
Study Intensity:106.5% FTE ratio indicates students are primarily full-time
Academic Load: FTE represents the equivalent of full-time students based on credit hours, helping compare institutional capacity regardless of part-time enrollment.
At Carrington College-Boise, the FTE metric combines full-time and part-time enrollment into a single number, making it easier to compare with other institutions.
How Intensively Do Students Study at Carrington College-Boise?
Student Enrollment Intensity
The Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) ratio shows the average course load intensity. An FTE ratio of 1.0 means all students attend full-time, while lower values indicate more part-time enrollment.
Nearly all students attend full-time, indicating a traditional, immersive academic environment with full-time commitment.
FTE represents student enrollment adjusted for course load. Two half-time students equal 1 FTE.
FTE Ratio Scale
Enrollment intensity at Carrington College-Boise sits at 1.06 — a measure of how much of the student body is enrolled full-time versus part-time.
Academic Support & Resources
Academic Advising
Students have access to academic advisors who can help with course selection, degree planning, and career guidance. Contact the admissions office to learn about advising services.
Student Success Services
Many institutions offer tutoring, study groups, and academic success workshops. These resources help students develop study skills and overcome academic challenges.
For detailed information about academic support services, tutoring hours, and learning resources, contact Carrington College-Boise directly at 2083778080 or visit their website .
Key Academic Highlights
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1 supports personalized learning
- 29 instructional staff with 0% holding tenured positions
- Primarily full-time enrollment creates immersive learning environment
- Online students from ID and beyond (11% out-of-state)
Ready to Learn More About Academics at Carrington College-Boise?
Contact the admissions office to discuss academic programs, support services, and learning options.