School Highlights
American Career College-Ontario serves 2,242 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 48:1 is higher than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 2,242 students
- Acceptance Rate: 80%
- Student-teacher ratio: 48:1
- Minority enrollment: 89%
- 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 47 teachers has declined by 45% over five years.
American Career College-Ontario
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1970
Total Faculty
47 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
12
9
School Motto
Empowering Futures through Education
Student Body
The student population of American Career College-Ontario has grown by 56% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 48:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The American Career College-Ontario diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,242 students
6,838 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
48:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
2,242 students
1,022 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,242 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,242 students
967 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
10%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
59%
46%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
11%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
11%
23%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
58%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
85%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,889
$6,272
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
80%
82%
Sports
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: 2025 (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 lower than the state average of 82%.
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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