- American Career College is a private for-profit vocational college focused on healthcare education with three campuses in California: Los Angeles, Ontario, and Anaheim. It is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
School Highlights
American Career College-Los Angeles serves 3,091 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 3,091 students
- Acceptance Rate: 85%
- Student:teacher ratio: 33:1
- Minority enrollment: 93%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
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
315 staff
Number of Programs Offered
10
12
Student Body
The student population of American Career College-Los Angeles has grown by 97% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 has increased from 18:1 over five years.
The American Career College-Los Angeles diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,091 students
9,796 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
3,091 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
309 students
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,091 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
12%
13%
% Hispanic
63%
47%
% Black
12%
7%
% White
7%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
64%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,900
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
85%
80%
Source: 2024 (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%.
In what neighborhood is American Career College-Los Angeles located?
American Career College-Los Angeles is located in the East Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in East Hollywood.
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