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American Career College-Ontario

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 36 to 1
Students retention rate 65%
On-time graduation rate 65%

Located in Ontario, California, American Career College-Ontario is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of American Career College-Ontario is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

American Career College-Ontario is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at American Career College-Ontario is 65% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at American Career College-Ontario do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
The most popular programs at American Career College-Ontario are Medical/Clinical Assistant, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, Dental Assisting/Assistant. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Surgical Technology/Technologist

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 84 of freshman students at American Career College-Ontario received on average $5,187 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,187
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 707 78% $4,701 $3,323,672
Other Federal Grant 745 82% $5,067 $3,775,231
State Grant/Scholarships 13 1% $3,292 $42,798
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 34 4% $4,250 $144,508
Total Grant & Scholarships 764 84% $5,187 $3,962,537

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of American Career College-Ontario students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of American Career College-Ontario students is 64.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 65.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 64.0%.

64.8%

  • asian 71.4% 40 students
  • African American 49.5% 46 students
  • white 68.8% 75 students
  • unknown 100.0% 2 students
  • hawaiian 66.7% 8 students
  • hispanic 66.2% 329 students
  • Mixed Race 60.9% 28 students

Service Offerings

American Career College-Ontario provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

American Career College-Ontario offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training