Cape Fear Community College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Wilmington, NC · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$2,748
Out-of-State Tuition$8,892
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Cape Fear Community College vs. State and National Averages

Cape Fear Community CollegeNC AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$2,748$14,116$18,082
vs. average—-81%-85%

Other colleges in Wilmington

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
University of North Carolina WilmingtonPublic14,922$7,277
College of WilmingtonPrivate for-profit132$16,716

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Cape Fear Community College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$38,654
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)34%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$9,500
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants18%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over41%
First-generation students38%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Cape Fear Community College?

In-state tuition at Cape Fear Community College is $2,748 and out-of-state tuition is $8,892, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Cape Fear Community College?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Cape Fear Community College. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Cape Fear Community College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Cape Fear Community College. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Cape Fear Community College?

Cape Fear Community College enrolls about 9,764 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Is Cape Fear Community College expensive?

In-state tuition at Cape Fear Community College is $2,748, which is 81% below the NC average of $14,116.

How much do graduates of Cape Fear Community College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Cape Fear Community College are $38,654 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Cape Fear Community College take on?

The median debt among Cape Fear Community College graduates who borrowed is $9,500, according to College Scorecard.