Dr. Barbara Gaba President | Atlantic Cape Community College
Dr. Barbara Gaba President | Atlantic Cape Community College
Data shows that students paid $12,305 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, less than the $260 charged for the previous school year.
Among the four institutions in the county, Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $27,065. Shore Beauty School followed with an average of $20,025 per year. Atlantic Cape Community College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $5,472.
At the time, a total of $21.5 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Atlantic County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $8.9 million.
Currently there are four higher education institutions in Atlantic County, including Stockton University, Atlantic Cape Community College, and Shore Beauty School.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Institution | Number of Students Receiving Grants | Total Amount of Grants Received | Average Amount of Grant Per Student | Number of Students Receiving Loans | Total Amount of Loans Received | Average Amount of Loans Per Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Cape Community College | 538 | $3,291,610 | $6,118 | 50 | $252,833 | $5,057 |
| Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City | 88 | $443,646 | $5,041 | 90 | $580,795 | $6,453 |
| Shore Beauty School | 85 | $498,547 | $5,865 | 89 | $702,234 | $7,890 |
| Stockton University | 1,432 | $17,257,851 | $12,052 | 886 | $7,325,685 | $8,268 |
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