American Campus Communities develops, owns, and manages student housing communities across the United States for university students. Its model combines public-private partnerships, institution-facing development, construction management, and property operations, creating specialized residential environments near or on college campuses nationwide today.
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AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byrnes Hall (Georgetown University)Georgetown University Hilltop Campus, Washington, DC | 7.9/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.9/ 10 |
The only published aggregate located is a 4.3/5 score from six reviews for the Byrnes, Hayden and Henle cluster, so it sets the level but is not a Byrnes-only rating. The current Byrnes-specific written comments are positive, while the lone negative is an older review apparently about the former village; no current, building-specific structural evidence supports a structure score or a downward adjustment. | Not found in sources: Limited review depth | ||
no notes returned no links returned | The current Byrnes-specific comments are strongly positive: one reviewer called it “Beautiful, Welcoming” with “every amenity imaginable,” while another praised “spacious quarters with a wonderful kitchen.” The page also carries an older review referring to a “very old” village with “molds and termites” that “really need remodeling”; because Byrnes Hall opened in 2025, that comment appears to describe the former residence complex rather than the current building and is not treated as a current Byrnes condition. | ||
| Graduate Junction, Buildings W87 and W88West Campus, Cambridge351 units | 4.8/ 10 | 4.1/ 10 | 4.4/ 10 |
House of Student supplies the largest published review base and sets the level at 3.3/5, converted to 4.6/10. The score is reduced for the reported alarm/heater/wiring incident and recurring operational complaints, while positive staff, cleanliness and amenity commentary limits the adjustment; structure and living are scored separately only from the reported evidence. | |||
Official MIT project material describes the completed 2024 buildings as LEED v4 Platinum, with high-performance envelope elements, efficient water-source heat pumps, green roofs and solar panels. Resident feedback is less uniform: one review says an oven repeatedly tripped the circuit breaker, while another reports a heater-generated fire alarm and alarms attributed to faulty wiring; these are individual reports, not an engineering inspection or published defect determination. | Residents praise the staff and amenities: one review calls staff “very supportive and responsive,” and another says the property is “pristinely clean” with maintenance fixed within a day. Operational complaints include packages being sent to W78, disputed cleaning or repair charges, and recurring noise; the official description confirms resident programming, a 24-hour desk, on-call staff and professional on-site management, but those are advertised provisions rather than independent ratings. | ||
| The Ridge – Emory Graduate Housing, Phase IAtlanta | 4.0/ 10 | 1.0/ 10 | 6.2/ 10 VeryApt 9.5/10, 7/10, 6/10, 7/10, 7/10, 6.5/10 · 2 reviews · veryapt.com Combined from 6 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 6.2. |
Google Reviews/Maps provides the largest reported review base, 31 reviews at 2.3/5, which converts to 1.9/10 under the specified curve. The score is moved down by the reported recurring management, outage, alarm and security problems, including serious individual reports of a garage pipe collapse and prolonged loss of hot water. The result is evidence-constrained and reflects published resident reviews available by October 11, 2026; some detailed review material is dated 2025, so current resolution of individual defects is uncertain. | |||
The structural/system evidence is mixed but includes serious resident-reported failures: one review says “pipes in the garage collapsed onto the cars,” while another reports electricity cutting in and out, peeling walls, a lifting floor and no hot water for six months. VeryApt also records recurring power and elevator outages, although another reviewer described the appliances as reliable and the larger units as comfortable. | Residents consistently value the campus location and community: one called the Ridge “a fantastic choice” for building friendships, and another described the front-desk staff as outstanding. Day-to-day complaints are substantial, including “Emails often go unanswered,” repeated fire alarms, unreliable package handling and reports that unauthorized people can enter through open or broken exterior doors. | ||
| East Campus Graduate Apartments (ECGA)East Campus, Austin545 units | 3.9/ 10 | 1.0/ 10 | 6.3/ 10 VeryApt 8.5/10, 7.4/10, 5.7/10, 8/10, 6.4/10, 8.4/10 · 20 reviews · veryapt.com Combined from 6 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 6.3. |
Google Reviews/Maps provides the largest review base and its published 1.7/5 converts to approximately 1.4/10 under the stated curve. Multiple reviews describe permanent window sealing and ventilation loss, alongside repeated maintenance and management failures, so the score is reduced to the 1.0 floor; the structure and living subscores remain very low because both dimensions carry direct negative evidence. | |||
Structural feedback is materially negative. Residents report that windows were being permanently sealed, causing loss of natural ventilation; one review says the decision was “unacceptable,” while another reports a dishwasher repair taking “around 6months,” poor build quality, thin walls and an oven that short-circuited. VeryApt nevertheless records a 6.9/10 overall resident rating and describes the complex as relatively quiet despite thin walls. | Daily life is valued for location, convenience, furnished units, included utilities and the gym: one resident called it “very convenient,” and another said the gym was “a nice perk.” Operational feedback is inconsistent, however: reviews mention that the front desk is not always available, packages can be misplaced, maintenance may be slow, and one reviewer described management as “very bad” and “often inaccessible.” | ||
| xučyun ruwway Graduate Student ApartmentsUniversity Village, Albany286 units | 3.2/ 10 | 1.0/ 10 | 1.0/ 10 |
The Google Reviews/Maps building aggregate of 2.0/5 from 42 reviews is the anchor and converts to 1.0/10 under the specified curve. The written commentary reinforces that low level with serious reports of repeated false alarms and flooding, while the favorable comments concern convenience and amenities rather than reliability or safety. The evidence is review-based and does not prove whether every reported defect remained unresolved on October 11, 2026. | |||
The review evidence includes serious infrastructure complaints: one resident reported that “whenever it rains the inside of the building floods,” while another said rainwater flows into the complex and that loud fans are used to dry it. A separate review described fixtures and amenities as “the cheapest available and break constantly.” These are resident reports rather than an engineering inspection, and the available rating page does not establish whether the problems were resolved by October 11, 2026. | The strongest operational theme is repeated false fire alarms: one resident wrote that alarms had “destroyed my ability to live and work here,” including disrupted sleep, an interview and an exam. A more favorable review still described the property as convenient because of the nearby Sprouts and front-door bus service, but the overall published building rating was only 2.0/5 from 42 reviews. |
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, United States, with an office in Bee Cave.
The company describes Prairie View A&M as its first and most enduring campuswide partnership, through which it privatized the university's housing and reshaped the campus.
Reckson provided venture capital for acquisitions and the company's first off-campus development projects and acquired a majority interest in ACC.
ACC's partnership with UCI developed East Campus and was the University of California system's first student-housing public-private partnership.
The company continued its partnership with Arizona State University by building Barrett Honors College and later the Tooker House.
ACC first developed Princeton's Merwick Stanworth faculty and staff housing and later expanded the partnership to develop and manage Princeton graduate housing.
ACC partnered with Walt Disney World to develop and own housing for Disney College Program participants.
Prairie View A&M was the first to take the leap of faith.
# Prairie View A&M: our first—and most enduring—campuswide partnership.
Over the next two decades, our partnership would fully privatize PVAMU’s housing, reshape its campus, and propel ACC to define and lead the student housing industry.
Reckson Opportunity Partners gave us the venture capital we needed to pursue acquisitions and our first off-campus development projects.
Reckson Opportunity Partners gave us the venture capital we needed to pursue acquisitions and our first off-campus development projects.
Reckson Opportunity Partners gave us the venture capital we needed to pursue acquisitions and our first off-campus development projects. They also acquired the majority interest in ACC.
We helped the University of California, Irvine woo more students by developing spaces that wowed them.
Our pioneering partnership reshaped UCI’s East Campus and transformed it into a destination residential school.
It was the University of California system’s first student housing public-private partnership, and ACC’s largest-ever project using our tax-exempt bond financing model.
We continued our partnership with Arizona State University by building its Barrett Honors College.
We continued our partnership with Arizona State University by building its Barrett Honors College.
We continued our partnership with Arizona State University by building its Barrett Honors College.
Princeton’s Merwick Stanworth faculty and staff housing community was our first project at an Ivy League university.
We later expanded our partnership to develop and manage Princeton graduate student housing.
We later expanded our partnership to develop and manage Princeton graduate student housing.
We have partnered with Walt Disney World to develop and own housing for Disney College Program participants.
We have partnered with Walt Disney World to develop and own housing for Disney College Program participants.
We have partnered with Walt Disney World to develop and own housing for Disney College Program participants.
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I look forward to building on that rich history, working alongside Bill and the rest of the executive team, to ensure we continue to deliver best-in-class services to our student residents and our university partners.American Campus Communities January 12, 2023https://www.americancampus.com/news-and-insights/rob-palleschi-joins-the-company-as-chief-executive-officer-as-bill-bayless-transitions-to-vice
Johnson & Wales University | Honorary Doctorate, Business Administration in International Hotel & Tourism Management Bachelor’s in Hospitality Administration & Management
Rob Palleschi Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer at American Campus Communities
Prior to joining ACC, Rob was the President and CEO of G6 Hospitality... He previously served as the CEO of TGI Fridays... Previously... at Hilton Worldwide
I look forward to building on that rich history, working alongside Bill and the rest of the executive team, to ensure we continue to deliver best-in-class services to our student residents and our university partners.
Rob Palleschi, who most recently served as the Chief Executive Officer of G6 Hospitality, will be joining the company to serve as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 17, 2023.
Rob works with American Campus Communities’ leadership team to drive the company’s strategic vision and lead the execution of its business plan... He also oversees operations for the entire company.
Rob Palleschi Chief Executive Officer
Prior to joining ACC, Rob was the President and CEO of G6 Hospitality... He previously served as the CEO of TGI Fridays... Previously... at Hilton Worldwide
Cornell University | Bachelor of Science; Columbia Business School | Master of Business Administration
Brian Mayer Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating Officer - American Campus Communities (Current) May 2024 - Present
Most recently, Brian was the President of Related Management... Before that, he was the Executive Vice President of operations for HEI Hotels & Resorts... He also served as Vice President of Operation Innovation & Support for Starwood Hotels and Resorts.
Chief Operating Officer - American Campus Communities (Current) May 2024 - Present
With nearly 30 years of operational experience in hospitality and multi-family, Brian will work alongside the ACC executive team to evolve our world-class operating platform, introduce solutions to improve property performance, and enhance our resident experience.
Brian Mayer Chief Operating Officer
I am ready to dive in to focus on driving new initiatives and exploring new opportunities that position ACC for continued success in the evolving student housing market.American Campus Communities December 16, 2024https://www.americancampus.com/news-and-insights/acc-announces-new-cfo
Texas A&M University | Bachelor’s in Finance; Master’s in Land Economics and Real Estate
Dan Crownover Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer at American Campus Communities
Before joining ACC, he worked in private equity at Austin-based Hawkeye Partners, and started his career in New York, working for Citigroup’s Real Estate Investment Banking division
It is an honor to be chosen to take my expertise and experience with ACC to the next level. I am ready to dive in to focus on driving new initiatives and exploring new opportunities that position ACC for continued success in the evolving student housing market.
Dan Crownover, has been promoted to CFO, effective January 1, 2025.
Dan oversees financial management, strategic planning and investment returns that drive the company’s business strategy and sustainable growth.
Dan Crownover Chief Financial Officer
Housing is increasingly seen as a tool for supporting mental health, academic engagement, and community building.Multifamily Executive September 17, 2025https://www.multifamilyexecutive.com/design-development/student-housing-evolves-beyond-beds-wellness-and-connection
Each community reflects ACC’s purpose-driven approach to student housing, supporting well-being, academic success, and long-term sustainability.Multifamily Executive September 17, 2025https://www.multifamilyexecutive.com/design-development/student-housing-evolves-beyond-beds-wellness-and-connection
Miami University (Ohio) | Bachelor’s in Finance
James E. Wilhelm, III Chief Development Officer
Executive Vice President at American Campus Communities ... (Current) Jun 2007 - Present
Jamie joined ACC from RBC Bank’s public finance department... Prior to RBC, he was a managing director with Banc One Capital Markets... held positions at McDonald & Company Securities... and The Ohio Company.
Housing is increasingly seen as a tool for supporting mental health, academic engagement, and community building.
Each community reflects ACC’s purpose-driven approach to student housing, supporting well-being, academic success, and long-term sustainability.
Jamie oversees American Campus Communities’ external development growth strategy, which encompasses all aspects of development including our public-private partnership business, construction management, development and strategic acquisitions.
James E. Wilhelm, III Chief Development Officer
University of Pennsylvania, Temple University | Bachelor’s in History, JD
Alison Ando Chief Legal Officer
She most recently served as CEO at Lexington National Land Services... Prior to joining Lexington, she was a managing director at Carlyle Real Estate, after having spent the majority of her career as an attorney at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett.
Alison Ando oversees American Campus Communities’ corporate legal department. She supports our strategic growth plan by providing strategic counsel to our company and ensuring our large, complex transactions meet both regulatory requirements and our clients’ goals.
Alison Ando Chief Legal Officer
Bilt allows us to enhance the student experience by engaging students where they already live, learn, and spend their time.Bilt Rewards September 10, 2026https://newsroom.biltrewards.com/kimmy-kelley-acc
Texas A&M University | Bachelor’s in Marketing
Kimmy Kelley Chief Marketing Officer
Executive Vice President - Chief Marketing Officer (Current) Jan 2024 - Present
She joined ACC in 2001 as a community assistant while attending Texas A&M University. She came on board full-time after graduation and has served in increasing capacities in leasing administration and, ultimately, community marketing.
Bilt allows us to enhance the student experience by engaging students where they already live, learn, and spend their time.
Executive Vice President - Chief Marketing Officer (Current) Jan 2024 - Present
Kimmy oversees all aspects of American Campus Communities’ marketing, brand and leasing strategies including the planning, budgeting and execution of internal and external marketing communication campaigns.
Kimmy Kelley Chief Marketing Officer
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| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverine Village | Ann Arbor, United States Central Campus | residential for rent | 2,2981 | five to seven stories | 750,000 sq ft | USD 649m estimated cost | — | 2023 | November 20, 2023 | Sep 2026 – Nov 2026 | Sep 2026 | −1.0 mo (−2.0 to 0.0) | sourced | completed |
| Trailhead Residence Hall | Salt Lake City, United States | residential for rent | — | 6 | 349,342 sq ft | USD 155m investment announced | — | 2024 | September 10, 2024 | Sep 2026 – Nov 2026 | Aug 2026 | −2.0 mo (−3.0 to −1.0) | estimated | completed |
| 3rd & West | West Lafayette, United States Discovery Park District | residential for rent | 4011 | five-story | 325,000 sq ft | USD 98m estimated cost | — | — | — | Sep 2025 – Nov 2025 | Aug 2025 | −2.0 mo (−3.0 to −1.0) | sourced | completed |
| Byrnes Hall (Georgetown University) | Washington, DC, United States Georgetown University Hilltop Campus | residential for rent | — | — | — | — | — | 2023 | September 7, 2023 | Sep 2025 – Nov 2025 | Aug 2025 | −2.0 mo (−3.0 to −1.0) | sourced | completed |
| Herberger Residential Community | Tempe, United States ASU Tempe campus, between Mill and Myrtle avenues and 9th and 10th streets | residential for rent | — | seven-story | 264,974 sq ft | USD 113.5m estimated cost | — | 2025 | Fall 2025 | Sep 2025 – Nov 2025 | Jul 2025 | −3.0 mo (−4.0 to −2.0) | sourced | completed |
| East Campus Graduate Apartments (ECGA) | Austin, United States East Campus | residential for rent | 5451 | — | 438,000 sq ft | — | — | 2022 | Apr 18, 2022 | Sep 2024 – Nov 2024 | Oct 2024 | 0.0 mo (−1.0 to +1.0) | estimated | completed |
| Casa del Valle | Glendale, United States ASU West Valley campus | residential for rent | 1351 | 4 | 134,264 sq ft | USD 54m estimated cost | — | 2023 | October 20, 2023 | Aug 2024 | Aug 2024 | 0.0 mo (0.0 to 0.0) | sourced | completed |
| Graduate Junction, Buildings W87 and W88 | Cambridge, United States West Campus | residential for rent | 3511 | five and six stories within the district before stepping up to ten stories past its boundary | 328,050 sq ft | — | — | 2017 | 2017 | Sep 2024 – Nov 2024 | Aug 2024 | −2.0 mo (−3.0 to −1.0) | sourced | completed |
| The Ridge – Emory Graduate Housing, Phase I | Atlanta, United States | residential for rent | — | — | 283,000 sq ft | — | — | 2021 | July 20, 2021 | Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | +1.0 mo (+1.0 to +1.0) | sourced | completed |
| xučyun ruwway Graduate Student Apartments | Albany, United States University Village | residential for rent | 2861 | 6 | 326,588 sq ft | USD 200m estimated cost | — | 2022 | August 22, 2022 | Aug 2024 | Aug 2024 | dates under review | dates under review | completed |
| Auditor | Ernst & Young LLP |
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| Tracked since | October 10, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 11, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 11, 2026 |
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