Bryant & Stratton College is America's premiere private career college. With more than 150 years of teaching experience, Bryant & Stratton offers a variety of Bachelors and Associate degrees at 15 different campus locations.
School Highlights
Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo serves 2,519 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 62%.
Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 2,519 students
Private-state tuition: $16,059
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
Minority enrollment: 61%
Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 180 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student population of Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo has grown by 142% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,519 students
746 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
746 students
519 students
# Part-Time Students
1,773 students
514 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
251 students
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
746 students
502 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,773 students
528 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
8%
23%
% Black
42%
18%
% White
39%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
6%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
12%
27%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3111%
0.3957%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,300
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $16,059 is less than the state average of $16,426. The private state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,059
$16,426
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,884
$13,841
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,533
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
61%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Bryant & Stratton was founded 150 years ago to provide practical
workplace education. The requirements of the workplace have
continuously evolved since our founding and, as we transition from
the industrial to the information age, the evolution has
accelerated. Keeping abreast of these contemporary needs requires
the college to continuously revise and enhance curriculum, modify
outcomes, and embrace or develop new teaching and learning
methodologies. Degrees offered at the Buffalo campus includes
Accounting, Administrative Assistant, Business, Criminal Justice,
Human Resources Specialist, Information Technology, Medical
Administrative Assistant and Medical Assisting. Bryant & Stratton
College's 15 degree programs provide you with cutting edge skills
as well as real-world experience, giving you a decided advantage in
fields with exciting futures. Through accelerated degree programs
and flexible schedules, including day, evening, weekend or online
courses, Bryant & Stratton College can get you into the workforce
faster. Our Bachelor Degree programs can help take your career to
the next level. Plus, you can enhance your professional development
and opportunities through our Professional Skills Center (PSC) that
offers courses in leadership, teamwork, sales performance and more.
You can also take special certification and licensing courses
through PSC that meet the requirements of associations and
regulatory agencies in a range of industries, from business and
technology to healthcare and financial services.
From business and healthcare to technology and skilled trades, the article showcases the breadth of options available to students seeking to enhance their knowledge, develop new skills, or pursue career advancement.
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