American Campus Communities is a real estate investment trust that specializes in the development, acquisition, and management of student housing properties in the United States. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas. American Campus Communities owns and manages over 200 student housing properties across the United States, with a total of over 140,000 beds. The company's properties are located near college and university campuses and offer a range of amenities, including fitness centers, swimming pools, and study lounges.