The student population of Atlantic Cape Community College has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.
The Atlantic Cape Community College diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,464 students
4,639 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
1,960 students
1,960 students
# Part-Time Students
2,504 students
2,679 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
356 students
545 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,960 students
1,960 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,504 students
2,504 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% Asian
10%
6%
% Hispanic
22%
25%
% Black
10%
13%
% White
50%
44%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.72
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
20%
29%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,200
$36,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,802 is more than the state average of $5,181. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,362 is more than the state average of $7,190. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,802
$5,181
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,362
$7,190
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
77%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,600
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,883
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
69%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Atlantic Cape Community College has three locations to serve its
students--Mays Landing, Atlantic City and Cape May County. ACCC
opened its doors to students in September 1966, using facilities
rented from Atlantic City High School. In February 1968 the college
moved to its present campus at 5100 Black Horse Pike (U.S. Route
322) in Mays Landing. The Academy of Culinary Arts facility, which
opened in October 1991, features more than 29,000 square feet of
space. The building provides teaching kitchens, classrooms, a
70-seat gourmet restaurant with a 25-seat greenhouse room, service
and storage areas, and administrative and faculty offices. ACCC's
Mays Landing main campus is located at 5100 Black Horse Pike (U.S.
Route 322) in Mays Landing, N.J. It is 15 miles west of Atlantic
City in a picturesque Pinelands settings. The 537-acre campus
consists of an attractive complex of contemporary buildings built
around a quadrangle of lawn. ACCC has a strong tradition in
Athletics. Known as the Buccaneers, ACCC sports teams compete on
campus and throughout the region. Students may choose from
intercollegiate sports or intramural sports programs. Atlantic Cape
Community College is accredited by The Commission on Higher
Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools,
a regional institution accrediting body recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education.
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Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 4,464 students
In-state tuition: $5,802
Out-state tuition: $7,362
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 50%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For New Jersey public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,181 per year for in-state students and $7,190 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,268 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
