Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo

110 Broadway, 2nd Floor
Buffalo, NY 14203
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings
  • 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 2,086 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 63%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 2,086 students
  • Private-state tuition: $16,059
  • Acceptance Rate: 25%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
  • Minority enrollment: 67%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 66% over five years.
Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
60 staff
43 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo has grown by 143% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,086 students
746 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
614 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
1,472 students
425 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,086 students
717 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
614 students
511 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,472 students
495 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
8%
% Hispanic
8%
23%
% Black
44%
19%
% White
33%
37%
% Two or more races
6%
3%
% Unknown races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.00
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)
31%
40%
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 $16,898. The private state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,059
$16,898
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,884
$13,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,533
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
25%
78%
Source: 2025 (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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo cost?
Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo's private state tuition is approximately $16,059.
What is the acceptance rate of Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo?
The acceptance rate of Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo is 25%, which is lower than the state average of 78%. Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in New York with low acceptance rates.
What is Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo's ranking?
Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Lowest acceptance rates.
In what neighborhood is Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo located?
Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Downtown.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 2,086 students
  • Private-state tuition: $16,059
  • Acceptance Rate: 25%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
  • Minority enrollment: 67%
  • Source: Verified school update

Did You Know?

The average community college acceptance rate in Erie County, NY is 61%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Erie County, NY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.62, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Erie County, NY is Bryant & Stratton College-Online. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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