American Campus Communities Inc. (NYSE:ACC), one of the largest owners, managers and developers of high-quality student housing properties in the U.S., today announced that the company will report financial results for the third quarter 2009 after the market close on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. The company will host its quarterly earnings conference call for investors and other interested parties on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 11 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). ACC management will discuss the quarterly results and business outlook for 2009 on the call. The press release will be available in the Investor Relations section of the company's website.

The conference call and an accompanying slide presentation will be accessible through the Internet. To listen to the live broadcast, go to www.studenthousing.com or www.earnings.com at least 15 minutes prior to the call so that required audio software can be downloaded. A replay of the conference call will be available beginning two hours after the end of the call until November 4, 2009 by dialing 888-286-8010 or 617-801-6888 passcode 21071313. Additionally, the replay will be available for 30 days at www.studenthousing.com and www.earnings.com, and a podcast can be accessed on www.REITcafe.com and the company's website shortly after the call.

About American Campus Communities

American Campus Communities Inc. is one of the largest developers, owners and managers of high-quality student housing communities in the United States. The company is a fully integrated, self-managed and self-administered equity real estate investment trust (REIT) with expertise in the design, finance, development, construction management, and operational management of student housing properties. American Campus Communities owns 86 student housing properties containing approximately 52,800 beds. The company also owns a minority interest in 21 joint venture properties containing approximately 12,100 beds. Including its owned, joint venture and third-party managed properties, ACC's total managed portfolio consists of 139 properties with approximately 88,600 beds. Visit www.studenthousing.com.

SOURCE: American Campus Communities Inc.

American Campus Communities Inc., Austin Gina Cowart, 512-732-1000 Investor Relations