Is American College Dublin is private or public university ?

American College Dublin (ACD) is a private university. It was founded in 1993 and operates as an independent institution, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in liberal arts, business, and creative writing.

ACD is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in the U.S. and is also recognized by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). As a private college, it relies on tuition fees and private funding rather than government financing, distinguishing it from public universities that receive state support.