American Campus Communities

About American Campus Communities

American Campus Communities is a real estate operator. American Campus Communities operates in Austin, Texas, Baltimore, Maryland and Boulder, Colorado. Its investment focus is on Student Housing.

American Campus Communities (ACC) is the nation's largest developer, owner, and manager of high-quality student housing communities. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Bee Cave, Texas (with an Austin postal address), the firm operates as a portfolio company of Blackstone following a major multi-billion-dollar acquisition. ACC specializes in both on-campus and off-campus student housing, offering end-to-end services spanning finance, design, development, construction management, and operational oversight. The enterprise is a pioneer in public-private partnerships (P3), collaborating directly with colleges and universities nationwide to deliver purpose-built housing that supports academic success, student wellness, and long-term institutional growth. Its extensive portfolio encompasses traditional student apartments, living-learning communities, faculty and staff housing, and large-scale specialized projects such as Flamingo Crossings Village for Disney Internships & Programs. Recognized widely for sustainable development and trusted industry execution, ACC manages a vast national footprint consisting of more than 200 properties and upwards of 140,000 beds across dozens of university markets.

Principals at American Campus Communities