School Highlights
American Career College-Los Angeles serves 1,751 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 1,751 students
- Acceptance Rate: 85%
- Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 95%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
American Career College-Los Angeles ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 95 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
American Career College-Los Angeles
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
95 staff
312 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
11
Student Body
The student population of American Career College-Los Angeles has grown by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The American Career College-Los Angeles diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,751 students
7,900 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
1,751 students
1,661 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
6,239 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
229 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,751 students
1,646 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
6,288 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
13%
% Hispanic
68%
45%
% Black
11%
5%
% White
5%
26%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
72%
35%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,900
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
85%
80%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of American Career College-Los Angeles?
The acceptance rate of American Career College-Los Angeles is 85%, which is higher than the state average of 80%.
What is American Career College-Los Angeles's ranking?
American Career College-Los Angeles ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.
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