American Career College-Ontario
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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 64% 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
308 staff

Number of Programs Offered
9
11
Student Body
The student population of American Career College-Ontario has grown by 12% 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 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,435 students
5,216 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1

# Full-Time Students
1,435 students
1,660 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
6,239 students


# Enrollment Undergraduate
187 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,435 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
1%
n/a
% Asian
8%
14%

% Hispanic
61%
45%

% Black
10%
5%

% White
12%
26%

% Hawaiian
1%
n/a

% Two or more races
6%
4%

% Non Resident races
n/a
3%

% Unknown races
1%
3%


Diversity Score
0.59
0.70

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
2.49%
4.57%

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%

Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500

Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,889
$6,239

Acceptance Rate
80%
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-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 and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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