Erie Community College

121 Ellicott St
Buffalo, NY 14203
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School Highlights

Erie Community College serves 12,733 students (66% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 51%.

Top Placements

Erie Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in New York for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 493 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Erie Community College(NY) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPublicPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty493 staff81 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Erie Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 20:1 over five years.
The Erie Community College diversity score of 0.47 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment12,733 students1,701 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio26:128:1
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# Full-Time Students8,424 students1,163 students
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# Part-Time Students4,309 students538 students
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% Asian
2%
6%
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% Hispanic
6%
19%
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% Black
12%
17%
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% White
71%
49%
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% Two or more races
3%
1%
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% Non Resident races
1%
4%
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% Unknown races
5%
4%
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Diversity Score0.470.69
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College Completion Rate
22%
27%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$35,600$35,200
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $4,888 is less than the state average of $5,512. The in-state tuition has grown by 21% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,183 is less than the state average of $10,202. The out-state tuition has grown by 20% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$4,888$5,512
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Out-State Tuition Fees$9,183$10,202
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid84%93%
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Median Debt for Graduates$8,250$13,006
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,108$5,549
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Erie Community College is Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo (0.3 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo
    Private, for profit
    800 students | 0.30 Mi465 Main Street, Suite 400
    Buffalo,  NY  14203
    (716) 884-9120     0.30800
  • Trocaire College
    Public
    1,467 students | 3.90 Mi360 Choate Ave
    Buffalo,  NY  14220
    (716) 826-1200     3.901,467
  • Villa Maria College
    Villa Maria College Photo
    Private, non-profit
    545 students | 4.40 Mi240 Pine Ridge Rd
    Buffalo,  NY  14225
    (716) 896-0700     4.40545
  • Bryant & Stratton College-Southtowns
    Private, for profit
    561 students | 8.30 MiSterling Park - 200 Redtail Rd.
    Orchard Park,  NY  14127
    (716) 677-9500     8.30561
  • Bryant & Stratton College-Amherst
    Private, for profit
    356 students | 12.80 Mi3650 Millersport Highway
    Getzville,  NY  14068
    (716) 625-6300     12.80356
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Quick Stats (2021)
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  • Students: 12,733 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,888
  • Out-state tuition: $9,183
  • Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 29%
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Did You Know?
For New York public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,512 per year for in-state students and $10,202 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,236 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New York is 67%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New York community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in New York is St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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