American Career College-Los Angeles
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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- 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
School Overview
The teacher population of 95 teachers has grown by 72% 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
308 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
11
Student Body
The student population of American Career College-Los Angeles has grown by 41% 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 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,751 students
5,216 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
1,751 students
1,660 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
6,239 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
229 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,751 students
1,580 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
6,239 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%
14%
% 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
3%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
2.8%
4.57%
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.
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