Where students love living.®

It's not just our company tagline. It's how we run our business every single day.

We believe every student should love where they live. That’s why our number one priority is delivering the best possible experience for students — at every price point. It’s the goal we continually strive for, and the mantra that shapes our values as an organization.

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Built from the ground up.

We understand the student experience because student housing is all we do.

In 1984 our CEO Bill Bayless began his career as a Resident Assistant and found his passion in life: helping students succeed. He turned that passion for student success into the company he runs today. It’s a passion we all share. In fact, most of the management team first joined the company as students working at ACC communities.

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The College Experience

While tastes and trends have changed over the years, our commitment to student success never has. Hear from residents about what college was like for them, and how some of the best things have stayed the same.

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INTERACTIVE TIMELINE

Student success is our story.

From humble beginnings in a dorm room to revolutionizing the college residential experience, student success has been our top priority from the start.

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HONORS

Great Place to Work®

American Campus Communities Earns Great Place to Work® Certification

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