American Career College-Los Angeles

4021 Rosewood Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

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:

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
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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
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,751 students
1,661 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
6,239 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
229 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,751 students
1,646 students
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# 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
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% Asian
11%
13%
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% Hispanic
68%
45%
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% Black
11%
5%
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% White
5%
26%
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% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
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% Two or more races
2%
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
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Diversity Score
0.51
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
72%
35%
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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
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
86%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$6,239
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Acceptance Rate
85%
80%
This chart display the percent admitted of American Career College-Los Angeles and the community college average percent admitted of CA by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
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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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)

Did You Know?

For Los Angeles County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,305 per year for in-state students and $8,200 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $24,360 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 75%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Los Angeles County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Los Angeles County, CA is FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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