Does American Campus Communities pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, American Campus Communities employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at American Campus Communities. This rating has improved by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at American Campus Communities?

65% of American Campus Communities employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated American Campus Communities 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at American Campus Communities?

Community Assistant (581) , Leasing Manager (65) , General Manager (59) , Assistant General Manager (58) , Community Assistant/Leasing Agent (37) , Bookkeeper (35) , Leasing Coordinator (31) , Senior Community Assistant (25) , Leasing Assistant (22) , Resident Assistant (22) , Maintenance Technician (19) , Leasing Agent (17) , Assistant Manager (14) , Marketing Assistant (12) , Maintenance Manager (11)

What are the pros of working at American Campus Communities according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with and for" ((in 62 reviews)); "Good benefits and time off" ((in 56 reviews)); "Flexible hours and if you do decide to live on campus you get discounted rent" ((in 53 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 38 reviews)); "Half day Fridays and great coworkers" ((in 29 reviews))

What are the cons of working at American Campus Communities according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and occasional after" ((in 155 reviews)); "poor management and lack of discipline in higher" ((in 118 reviews)); "7 Assistant General Managers and 3" ((in 36 reviews)); "No work life balance for students sometimes" ((in 29 reviews)); "Upper management is poor" ((in 25 reviews))

What are employees saying about American Campus Communities layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about American Campus Communities layoffs and their outlook for job security at American Campus Communities in 2026.

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American Campus Communities reviews

3.6

65% would recommend to a friend

(1,611 total reviews)

Rob Palleschi

65% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.3

Senior management

3.2

Compensation and benefits

American Campus Communities has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,611 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The American Campus Communities employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Bienes raíces industry (3.8 stars).

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

Aug 7, 2025

I loved it

Community assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Discounted rent, friendly environment, supportive

Cons

Long hours at times during turn. Angry parents

3.0

Aug 2, 2025

Overall Good Experience

Marketing & resident experience specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunity for growth, fun community

Cons

Doesn’t normally hire internally for promotions even being with the company multiple years, favoritism

3.0

Jul 23, 2025

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Community assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- flexibility with schedule - positive office environment

Cons

- low pay - no commission on leases

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