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$4,863Tuition
3,860Students
25%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$34,241Earnings
Public2-yearNCCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,863
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,263
Average Net Price
$8,502
Students Receiving Financial Aid
49.8%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$20,384
Books & Supplies
$1,976
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$101/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
41.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
7.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
49.8%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $7,752
$30,001 – $48,000 $7,613
$48,001 – $75,000 $8,914
$75,001 – $110,000 $12,990
$110,001+ $14,595

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay about $7,752 annually at Atlantic Cape, while those making over $110,000 face costs around $14,595. The college keeps expenses manageable across all income brackets. A two-year degree here costs roughly $15,500 to $29,200 total, depending on family income.

Nearly half of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting the college's role serving working-class families in southern New Jersey. Graduates typically leave with $9,500 in debt, translating to monthly payments of just $101. That debt load stays reasonable against median earnings of $34,241 ten years out. The 41.87% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle financially after completing programs.

Students from lower-income families get the strongest value proposition here. Those earning under $48,000 annually pay similar net prices around $7,600, making Atlantic Cape an accessible stepping stone for career training or transferring to four-year universities.

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