American Career College - Ontario SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
With a 100% acceptance rate, your strategy at American Career College Ontario should start with choosing the right program and support plan, not wondering whether you can get in. Because it is test-optional, submit SAT or ACT scores only if they strengthen your file. The 75% retention rate makes preparation for staying enrolled especially important.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
American Career College - Ontario facts and stats
American Career College - Ontario enrolls about 2,242 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. American Career College Ontario has a 75% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 30:1.
Ontario, CA

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Key American Career College - Ontario application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Coming soon
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional American Career College Ontario, plan to take your first exam by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year plus fall of senior year for retakes. Since the school does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, use its regular admission deadline for your intended start term as the cutoff for the last fall retake whose scores will arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
American Career College Ontario is a private for-profit college, so costs can vary by program and enrollment plan. Review tuition, fees, supplies, and financial aid options early to estimate your out-of-pocket cost before enrolling.

At American Career College Ontario, the total cost of attendance includes tuition and fees along with estimated living expenses such as housing, food, books, supplies, and transportation. Actual costs can vary by program length, enrollment status, and personal living choices. Students should compare the published cost with their financial aid offer to estimate what they may need to pay out of pocket or borrow.
Student life at American Career College - Ontario
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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