Atlantic Cape Community College

  • ACCC is a comprehensive two-year nonprofit publicly-supported educational institution serving Atlantic and Cape May counties in New Jersey.

School Highlights

Atlantic Cape Community College serves 4,052 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 65%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 4,052 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,802
  • Out-state tuition: $7,362
  • Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 55%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 155 teachers has declined by 60% over five years.
Atlantic Cape Community College
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Colors
Red and Navy Blue
Total Faculty
155 staff
39 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Atlantic Cape Community College has declined by 35% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Atlantic Cape Community College diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,052 students
1,147 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
1,618 students
577 students
# Part-Time Students
2,434 students
570 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
323 students
404 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,618 students
565 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,434 students
570 students
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
25%
28%
% Black
13%
17%
% White
45%
35%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
23%
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,200
$35,400

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,802 is more than the state average of $5,470. The in-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,362 is less than the state average of $7,575. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,802
$5,470
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,362
$7,575
Tuition Notes
$2,171.50 per semester for a full-time student taking 12 credits
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
77%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,600
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,883
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Atlantic Cape Community College cost?
Atlantic Cape Community College's tuition is approximately $5,802 for In-State students and $7,362 for Out-State students.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 4,052 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,802
  • Out-state tuition: $7,362
  • Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 55%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For New Jersey public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,470 per year for in-state students and $7,575 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.

The average community college acceptance rate in New Jersey is 69%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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