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Atlantic Cape Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Students retention rate 63%
On-time graduation rate 21%

Located in Mays Landing, New Jersey, Atlantic Cape Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Atlantic Cape Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Atlantic Cape Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Atlantic Cape Community College is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in New Jersey is 15-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Atlantic Cape Community College is reported to be 21%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New Jersey state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 67% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 63% at Atlantic Cape Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,840

Cost of attendance at Atlantic Cape Community College in 2022 for students from New Jersey.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average $14,503
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,340

Cost of attendance at Atlantic Cape Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average $25,443
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Atlantic Cape Community College received on average $5,361 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,361
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 437 58% $4,860 $2,123,653
Other Federal Grant 657 87% $3,791 $2,490,753
State Grant/Scholarships 390 52% $2,721 $1,061,299
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 193 26% $873 $168,497
Total Grant & Scholarships 694 92% $5,361 $3,720,549

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Atlantic Cape Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Atlantic Cape Community College students is 21.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 23.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 18.4%.

21.2%

  • asian 24.5% 13 students
  • African American 13.7% 14 students
  • white 24.6% 93 students
  • unknown 15.1% 8 students
  • hispanic 21.6% 48 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Atlantic Cape Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Atlantic Cape Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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