ABOUT US FOR UNIVERSITIES FOR OWNERS & DEVELOPERS INVESTOR RELATIONS FOR PARENTS CAREERS CONTACT US 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. 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. STUDENT SUCCESS IS OUR STORY. 203 TOTAL COMMUNITIES 93 CAMPUSES 1 SINGULAR FOCUS 99 ON-CAMPUS DEVELOPMENTS $9.9 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 139,000 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 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 Latest news Hi, How Are You Pledge MAY 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance 2020 Update MARCH 2021 ACC CEO Bill Bayless Named Globe St. Real Estate Forum 2021 Best Boss APRIL 8, 2021 ACC Community LightView Achieves LEED Platinum Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council DECEMBER 16, 2020 VIEW ALL ACC MEDIA 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. BUTLER UNIVERSITY – FAIRVIEW HOUSE RIBBON CUTTING Butler University and American Campus Communities celebrate the opening of Fairview House—a 633-bed, state-of-the-art student community on the Butler University campus. VIEW ALL ACC MEDIA About Us Mission & Values ACC Cares Diversity & Inclusion Sustainability Leadership Portfolio Media For Universities Development Financing Management Services Case Studies For Owners & Developers Develop with ACC Finance with ACC Sell to ACC Buy from ACC Investor Relations For Parents Careers Contact Us American Campus Communities 12700 Hill Country Blvd, Suite T-200 Austin, TX 78738 P: 512.732.1000 | F: 512.732.2450 Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Do Not Sell My Personal Information