School Highlights
American Career College-Anaheim serves 2,278 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 2,278 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
- Minority enrollment: 91%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
American Career College-Anaheim ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
American Career College-Anaheim
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
85 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
10
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of American Career College-Anaheim has grown by 78% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The American Career College-Anaheim diversity score of 0.60 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,278 students
2,140 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
2,278 students
1,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,644 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,644 students
967 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
20%
12%
% Hispanic
59%
46%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
9%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
65%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,900
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$6,272
Acceptance Rate
100%
81%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 04/06/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of American Career College-Anaheim?
The acceptance rate of American Career College-Anaheim is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 81%.
What is American Career College-Anaheim's ranking?
American Career College-Anaheim ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.
In what neighborhood is American Career College-Anaheim located?
American Career College-Anaheim is located in the Northwest Anaheim neighborhood of Anaheim, CA.
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