American Career College-Anaheim
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(949)783-4800
School Highlights
- American Career College-Anaheim serves 1,415 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
- Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 68%.
- American Career College-Anaheim is one of 17 community colleges within Orange County, CA.
- The nearest community college to American Career College-Anaheim is Cypress College (3.3 miles away).
Top Placements
American Career College-Anaheim places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| American Career College-Anaheim | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 57 staff | 97 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 13 | 10 |
| Total Enrollment | 1,415 students | 7,516 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,415 students | 1,613 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | - |
| % Asian | 19% | 13% |
| % Hispanic | 49% | 37% |
| % Black | 5% | 7% |
| % White | 15% | 32% |
| % Hawaiian | 4% | - |
| % Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.73 |
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| College Completion Rate | 66% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $32,900 | $34,600 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 77% | 78% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $9,500 | $9,500 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $4,750 | $5,500 |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 85% |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to American Career College-Anaheim is Cypress College (3.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Cypress CollegePublic15,816 students | 3.30 Mi9200 Valley View
Cypress, CA 90630
(714)484-7000 3.3015,816 - Fullerton CollegePublic25,051 students | 3.70 Mi321 E Chapman Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714)992-7033 3.7025,051 - Maric College-AnaheimPrivate, for profitn/a students | 4.70 Mi1360 S Anaheim Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714)758-1500 4.70n/a - Concorde Career College-Garden GrovePrivate, for profit974 students | 5.60 Mi12951 Euclid Street, Suite 101
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714)703-1900 5.60974 - 387 students | 7.10 Mi18000 Studebaker Road Suite 900A
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562)809-5100 7.10387
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