About US
We get the student experience because student housing is
all we do.
American Campus Communities (ACC), a Blackstone portfolio company 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.
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-six 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.
Student success is our story.
203
TOTAL COMMUNITIES
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93
CAMPUSES
1
SINGULAR FOCUS
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105
ON-CAMPUS
DEVELOPMENTS
11.6
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.
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 140,900 students calling an American Campus community home. Over his 30-year career, he has been involved in more than $16 billion of student housing transactions.
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 40 communities receiving LEED certifications.
Latest news
MARCH 2022
American Campus Earns 2022 Great Place to Work Certification
MARCH 2022
ACC Earns MHN Excellence Award for Best Property Managemet Company
FEBRUARY 2022
Latest videos
American Campus Communities – Where Students Love Living.®
Student success is our number one priority. See why these three students at campuses across the nation love calling an American Campus community home.