Atlantic Cape Community College is a public two-year college in Mays Landing, NJ, offering associate degrees, certificates, and transfer paths, a Hispanic-serving institution with an urban campus setting, with about 3,755 undergraduates, typical net price of $8,392 after grants, first-year retention of 57.4%, about 30.0% of students graduating within three years, and median earnings of $29,224 six years after enrollment.

Key facts for Atlantic Cape Community College

Tuition (in-state)
$6,068
Tuition (out-of-state)
$9,068
Total cost of attendance
$15,597
Average net price
$8,392
Acceptance rate
Not reported
Total enrollment
3,755
Graduation rate
30.0%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry
$29,224

Key rankings for Atlantic Cape Community College

Where Atlantic Cape Community College ranks among two-year colleges nationwide on selected cost and outcome measures. Rank 1 is best on that measure (lowest cost or debt; highest earnings, retention, or graduation). These are single-measure standings, not Best Universities list placement.

#299 of 667

Net Price

#569 of 651

Earnings

#474 of 630

Retention

#450 of 635

Graduation

#135 of 550

Debt

What stands out at Atlantic Cape Community College

Atlantic Cape Community College in Mays Landing, NJ is a two-year college.

  • Rural (near a city)
  • 3,755 undergraduates
Average net price$8,392
Pell Grant recipient share50.1%
Graduation rate30.0%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$29,224
First-year retention57.4%

Average net price after aid runs below the national median for similar schools, but six-year earnings also trail that median. Families should weigh aid, majors, and local job markets together.

Both first-year retention and graduation sit below national benchmarks for similar schools. Counselors often explore that pattern with the college’s advising, financial aid, and completion programs.

Best Universities methodology explains how grades and ranked-list placements are calculated.

Student measures: Cost, completion, earnings, retention, and debt.

Institution context: Enrollment, demographics, faculty, setting, and admissions.

At a glance

Cost, outcomes & access at Atlantic Cape Community College

Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.

Net Price and Earnings

Average net price (after aid)
$8,392
Median earnings 6 years after entry
$29,224

Retention and Graduation

First-year retention
57.4%
Graduation rate (within 3 years)
30.0%

Acceptance and Pell Grant Share

Acceptance rate
Not reported
Undergraduate Pell recipient share
50.1%
Total cost and tuition

Annual figures on one dollar scale, so bar lengths are comparable within this chart. Total cost of attendance covers tuition, fees, and living costs. Listed tuition is the price before aid; average net price is what students paid after grants and scholarships.

Total cost of attendance$15,597
Listed tuition (in-state)$6,068
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$9,068
Average net price (after aid)$8,392

In-state tuition is above the national median of $5,040 for similar two-year colleges, while out-of-state tuition is below the national median of $9,866.

Average net price by family income

Average net price by family income for full-time, first-time undergraduates.

$0–$30k$7,383
$30k–$48k$7,168
$48k–$75k$9,449
$75k–$110k$11,426
$110k+$15,115

How Atlantic Cape Community College compares

Figures are for two-year colleges. State, region, and national columns use the middle value (median) for similar schools; retention uses averages for region and nation. Region shown: Mid East (region 2).

This school vs state, regional, and national benchmarks

Net price

This school$8,392
State (NJ)$8,644
Region$9,844
National$9,023

Earnings, 6 years

This school$29,224
State (NJ)$35,706
Region$35,899
National$34,495

Retention

This school57.4%
State (NJ)65.4%
Region64.8%
National64.2%

Graduation

This school30.0%
State (NJ)34.4%
Region33.8%
National35.6%

Median debt

This school$9,500
State (NJ)$11,000
Region$11,750
National$11,000

Swipe sideways to compare state, region, and national figures.

Measure This school State (NJ) Region Nation
Net price$8,392Below national median$8,644$9,844$9,023
Earnings, 6 years$29,224Below national median$35,706$35,899$34,495
Retention57.4%Below national median65.4%64.8%64.2%
Graduation30.0%Below national median34.4%33.8%35.6%
Acceptance rateNot reported67.6%*81.7%82.8%
Pell share50.1%Above national median39.5%34.5%31.7%
Median debt$9,500Below national median$11,000$11,750$11,000
3-year cohort default rate0.0%About the same0.0%0.0%0.0%

* Fewer than 10 similar schools in that slice. Treat as a rough guide.

Recent 3-year cohort default rates are near zero because of the federal student loan payment pause and are not useful for school-to-school comparison.

Campus & institution details for Atlantic Cape Community College

Campus settingRural (near a city)
Official websiteatlanticcape.edu/
Student–faculty ratio18:1
Full-time faculty100.0%
Avg monthly faculty salary$7,575

Share of undergraduates in each group. Gender and race or ethnicity are reported separately, so each set totals about 100%.

Women63.9%
Men36.1%
Black or African American13.8%
Hispanic / Latino28.8%
White39.6%
Asian6.0%
Two or more races4.5%
International students2.5%

Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.

Frequently asked questions about Atlantic Cape Community College

Common questions about Atlantic Cape Community College, answered with Best Universities cost and outcome figures. For how we rank schools, use the methodology link in the header; for deadlines and aid, rely on the college’s official site.

Where is Atlantic Cape Community College located?

Atlantic Cape Community College is located in Mays Landing, NJ. If the college has more than one campus, confirm addresses and program locations on the school's official site or with the admissions office.

What kind of school is Atlantic Cape Community College?

Atlantic Cape Community College is a public two-year college. Best Universities compares it with similar community colleges for ranking and benchmark purposes.

How much does it cost to attend Atlantic Cape Community College (tuition and net price)?

Listed sticker tuition is $6,068 for in-state students and $9,068 for out-of-state students. Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $8,392. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.

What is Atlantic Cape Community College's acceptance rate?

An overall acceptance rate is not shown for Atlantic Cape Community College. That is common for open-admission colleges, specialized institutions, or when figures are suppressed. Contact admissions for program-specific requirements.

How large is Atlantic Cape Community College's undergraduate student body?

Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,755. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.

What are completion and earnings outcomes for Atlantic Cape Community College?

Median earnings six years after entry at Atlantic Cape Community College are roughly $29,224. Outcomes vary widely by major, occupation, and region. About 30.0% of students graduate on time or soon after. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.

How does Best Universities rank Atlantic Cape Community College?

Among similar schools nationwide, Atlantic Cape Community College stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#299 of 667); Median earnings, 6 years after entry (#569 of 651); First-year retention (#474 of 630); Graduation rate (#450 of 635); Median loan debt (#135 of 550). Those are single-measure ranks, not a single overall list place. See the methodology page for how Best Universities builds ranked lists.

Where should I go for admissions and official information about Atlantic Cape Community College?

For application deadlines, requirements, campus visits, and program lists, use Atlantic Cape Community College’s official website. Best Universities publishes cost and outcome figures for comparison; it does not replace the institution’s admissions or financial aid office.

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All figures for Atlantic Cape Community College
FieldValue
InstitutionAtlantic Cape Community College
Official websiteatlanticcape.edu/
City, stateMays Landing, NJ
School typeTwo-year college
Undergraduate enrollment3,755
Listed tuition (in-state)$6,068
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$9,068
Listed tuition (generic)$6,068
Total cost of attendance$15,597
Room and board (on campus)Not reported
Average net price$8,392
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$29,224
Median earnings, 8 years after entry$33,388
Median earnings, 10 years after entry$34,241
Median loan debt$9,500
3-year cohort default rate0.0%
First-year retention57.4%
Graduation rate (4-year programs)Not reported
Graduation rate (shorter programs)30.0%
Acceptance rateNot reported
SAT averageNot reported
ACT averageNot reported
Pell Grant share50.1%
Share with federal loans7.6%
Part-time enrollment share59.4%
Campus settingRural (near a city)
Student–faculty ratio18
Avg monthly faculty salary$7,575
Full-time faculty share100.0%
Online onlyNo
HBCUNo
SAT midpoint, MathNot reported
SAT midpoint, Reading & WritingNot reported
Share of undergraduates, women63.9%
Share of undergraduates, men36.1%
Share of undergraduates, Black13.8%
Share of undergraduates, Hispanic28.8%
Share of undergraduates, White39.6%
Share of undergraduates, Asian6.0%
Share of undergraduates, two or more races4.5%
Share of undergraduates, international2.5%
Net price, family income $0–30k$7,383
Net price, family income $30–48k$7,168
Net price, family income $48–75k$9,449
Net price, family income $75–110k$11,426
Net price, family income $110k+$15,115

Sources for Atlantic Cape Community College

Figures from the same school data Best Universities uses for rankings. Shortlist with them, then verify on the college’s official site.