- 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 grown by 23% 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 grown by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,168 students
2,140 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
2,168 students
1,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,168 students
2,055 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
$34,700
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%
80%
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 higher than the state average of 80%.
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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