Feel the Energy at ACC
At ACC, everything we do is centered around you and your success. We make our campuses places where our students can thrive, prepare for the next steps in their career, and have a great time while doing it.
At ACC, everything we do is centered around you and your success. We make our campuses places where our students can thrive, prepare for the next steps in their career, and have a great time while doing it.
Our Student Services staff makes it their mission to give students what they need to be successful. Whether you're looking for guidance on financial aid, extra help in a tough class, or even childcare services, we'll point you in the right direction. Here are just some of the benefits our students experience:
Before your first day, we'll invite you in to prepare. You'll get a chance to ask questions and meet your new classmates before you dive in.
We all need extra help sometimes. If you're struggling in a class or just need help planning your schedule, we offer tutoring and advising services at no cost to you.
Our dedicated career services advisors can walk you through potential career paths, help you with your resume, and coach you through interviews.
Our students work hard, and we know it. So once a quarter, we throw our students a party to say "thank you" for making ACC so great!
Once you've completed your requirements, you'll get to invite your loved ones to a formal graduation ceremony where you can all celebrate!
The best way to get a feel for student life is to come visit a campus. As you set up your tour, here are some questions you might have:
ACC provides a wide range of student support services designed to help you succeed academically and personally, including orientation before classes begin, academic advising and no-cost tutoring, career counseling, and support with financial aid questions. If you need help balancing school with life responsibilities, Student Services can connect you with additional community resources.
ACC places a strong emphasis on student engagement and recognition. Throughout the year, campuses host events such as Student Appreciation Day, where students can take a break, connect with peers, and enjoy food and activities. ACC also recognizes student achievements through awards and special acknowledgments that celebrate academic progress and community involvement.
Yes. ACC's Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Ontario campuses in California, along with the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas campus, are institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
View ACC's accreditation page to learn more about programmatic accreditations, approvals, and memberships.
American Career College has three campuses located in Southern California: Los Angeles, Orange County, and Ontario. In 2026, ACC opened its newest campus in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas.
When you visit any ACC campus, you'll find clean, modern classrooms, industry-current labs, and dedicated student spaces designed to support hands-on learning. Our campuses are built to reflect real healthcare environments so students have the opportunity to gain confidence in settings that mirror the ones they might work in.
Classes at ACC are designed to support career-focused education. Instruction combines classroom learning with hands-on practice, guided by faculty with industry experience. ACC's healthcare programs emphasize practical skills and knowledge aligned with real-world healthcare settings to help students feel prepared as they move through their education.
ACC's labs are designed to resemble professional healthcare environments and are equipped with industry-current tools, technology, and equipment. Lab sessions allow students to practice skills in settings that mirror real medical facilities, helping them build confidence and familiarity before entering clinical or externship experiences.
Visit our ADN simulation labs page to see what hands-on learning looks like at ACC.
ACC offers two fully online healthcare programs:
Some ACC programs are offered in a blended format, which combines online coursework with in-person classroom and lab instruction. The following programs are offered in a blended format:
Yes. Prospective students are encouraged to visit a class to experience ACC's learning environment firsthand. Class visits can be arranged through an Admissions Advisor and offer an opportunity to see instruction, labs, and campus life in action. Schedule a tour or virtual info session here.
We understand that cost is a significant factor in deciding whether a school is the right fit for you. ACC's admissions advisors and financial aid advisors are here to support you. They can help you figure out costs, help you explore financial aid options, and answer application questions. To learn more about ACC program costs, access our tuition info.
Our goal is to make applying to ACC as easy as possible. First, meet with an admissions advisor to get your questions answered and envision student life at ACC. Next, fill out our application online or via your admissions advisor.
If you have your high school diploma or equivalent, you will take a standardized entrance exam. Upon passing the exam and completing any other program-specific requirements, you can enroll in your preferred program and get ready for your first day of class!
Learn more about admission requirements at ACC.
At ACC we celebrate wins together, all the way to graduation. When your classes are done, invite your family and loved ones to our formal graduation ceremony. So get ready to have a great time!
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Ontario Campus: Voted Best Career College in the 2025 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Readers Choice Awards.
LA Campus: Voted Best Career College in the 2025 LA Daily News Readers Choice Awards.
OC Campus: Voted Best Career College in the 2025 San Gabriel Valley Tribune Readers Choice Awards.
