American Career College-Ontario

3130 East Sedona Court
Ontario, CA 91764
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

American Career College-Ontario serves 1,435 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,435 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 88%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

American Career College-Ontario ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
American Career College-Ontario
(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
87 staff
312 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
9
11

Student Body

The student population of American Career College-Ontario has grown by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The American Career College-Ontario diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,435 students
7,900 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,435 students
1,661 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
6,239 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
187 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,435 students
1,646 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
6,312 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
8%
13%
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% Hispanic
61%
45%
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% Black
10%
5%
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% White
12%
25%
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% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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% Two or more races
6%
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
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% Unknown races
1%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.59
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
66%
35%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
86%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,889
$6,239
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Acceptance Rate
80%
80%
This chart displays the percent admitted of American Career College-Ontario and the community college average percent admitted of California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of American Career College-Ontario?
The acceptance rate of American Career College-Ontario is 80%, which is equal to the state average of 80%.
What is American Career College-Ontario's ranking?
American Career College-Ontario ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,435 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 88%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For San Bernardino County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,143 per year for in-state students and $5,510 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

San Bernardino County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.63, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in San Bernardino County, CA is Community Christian College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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