School Highlights
American Career College-Los Angeles serves 1,902 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is same as the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 1,902 students
- Acceptance Rate: 85%
- Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- 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
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates--Public Special Use
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
294 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
13
Student Body
The student population of American Career College-Los Angeles has grown by 21% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The American Career College-Los Angeles diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,902 students
5,744 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
1,902 students
813 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,931 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
229 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,902 students
813 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
10%
13%
% Asian
16%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
62%
46%
% White
4%
5%
% Hawaiian
7%
24%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.689%
0.4179%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4884%
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: 2023 (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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