About US

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

American Campus Communities (ACC) is the nation’s largest developer, owner and manager of high-quality student housing communities.

Whether we’re creating a new development, upgrading an acquired community, or partnering with a university to develop or manage on-campus housing, our goal is the same: deliver the best possible experience for students – at every price point.

And it’s not just about great living spaces and great amenities. It’s about giving students the resources and environment they need to succeed, both academically and personally.

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Our passion for student success is grounded in our experience.

ACC was co-founded by Bill Bayless, who began his career as a Resident Assistant and turned his dedication to student success into the company he runs today. Twenty-five members of ACC’s senior corporate staff began their careers as Resident Assistants, and most of the management staff first joined ACC as students working at ACC communities.

By blending our grassroots expertise with a fierce commitment to quality, we bring unparalleled service and value to students, parents and universities, while consistently outperforming our peers in the student housing industry.

Loving What We Do

Throughout their collective careers, our senior staff has been involved in the development, acquisition or management of more than 350 student housing communities consisting of more than 222,000 beds.

206

TOTAL COMMUNITIES

96

CAMPUSES

1

SINGULAR FOCUS

83

ON-CAMPUS
DEVELOPMENTS

$9.6

BILLION TOTAL ENTERPRISE VALUE

Our mission keeps us focused;
our values help us get there.

Delivering the best possible student experience doesn’t just happen. It takes an unrelenting commitment to students, parents and educational institutions. It also takes a corporate culture built on shared values, a higher purpose, and a team of people who truly love what they do.

Learn more about our core values

Hitting the Mark

Put students first.
Be passionate.
Surprise and delight.
Do the right thing.
Pursue growth.
Create team spirit.
Reward achievement.
Drive evolution.
Optimize.
Give back.

Grassroots expertise. Incomparable integrity. Contagious enthusiasm.
Meet the leadership of ACC.

William C. Bayless, JR

CEO

As chief executive officer, Bill provides the guiding vision for American Campus Communities. Known for his contagious enthusiasm and true passion for student success, he is considered one of the nation’s foremost experts on student housing— having been featured in Fortune Magazine, NYSE Magazine, the Wall Street Journal and having appeared on CNBC.

Beginning his career as a Resident Assistant at West Virginia University, Bill went on to co-found American Campus Communities in 1993. Today, American Campus Communities is the nation’s largest developer, owner and manager of high-quality student housing with over 133,000 students calling an American Campus community home. Over his 30-year career, Bill has been involved in the development and acquisition of over $13 billion of student housing assets.

Meet our leadership team

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Committed to community, even beyond our communities.

We partner with several community-based and national organizations and academic associations, supporting their efforts to develop youth, assist families in crisis, reduce environmental impact and promote academic success.

Learn more about how ACC cares

Helping students
succeed ensures
their future.
So does protecting
the future of their
environment.

We truly care about students by also making a commitment to creating a sustainable future. That’s why we integrate sustainable features into the communities we develop, in everything from design to materials selection. We lead by example, promoting green living to our residents and employees, continually evaluating and refining sustainability standards in our existing communities, and keeping an eye toward sustainability when conceiving new developments. In fact, many of ACC’s developed communities are LEED® certified, with 13 communities receiving LEED Gold or Silver certifications.

Learn more about our sustainability platform

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