- 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 2,168 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 40:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 2,168 students
- Acceptance Rate: 85%
- Student-teacher ratio: 40:1
- Minority enrollment: 94%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
American Career College-Los Angeles ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 43% over five years.
American Career College-Los Angeles
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
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
54 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
8
Student Body
The student population of American Career College-Los Angeles has declined by 25% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 40:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The American Career College-Los Angeles diversity score of 0.57 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,168 students
6,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
2,168 students
1,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
314 students
390 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,168 students
967 students
% Asian
12%
12%
% Hispanic
63%
46%
% Black
13%
7%
% White
6%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
64%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,900
$32,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$6,272
Acceptance Rate
85%
87%
Source: 2025 (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 lower than the state average of 87%.
What is American Career College-Los Angeles's ranking?
American Career College-Los Angeles ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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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