by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Atlantic Cape Community College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Atlantic Cape Community College amounted to $7,568 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $9,068. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $1,088 in-state and $1,088 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,480 | $7,980 |
| Fees | $1,088 | $1,088 |
| Total | $7,568 | $9,068 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will Atlantic Cape Community College cost for part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Atlantic Cape Community College prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NJ | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Atlantic Cape Community College sits below the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the Atlantic Cape Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Atlantic Cape Community College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,883 | $7,383 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,706 | $5,906 |
| One Year Ago | $5,100 | $6,300 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,480 | $7,980 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Atlantic Cape Community College has moved over recent reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition climbed 26.7%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $11,486 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 5.21%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $7,962. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 4.57%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $9,482.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,962 | $9,482 |
| In 2 Years | $8,376 | $9,915 |
| In 3 Years | $8,812 | $10,368 |
| In 4 Years | $9,270 | $10,841 |
| In 5 Years | $9,752 | $11,336 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $40,606, or about $34,420 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Atlantic Cape Community College, see the Atlantic Cape Community College Financial Aid page.
