Erie Community College

121 Ellicott St
Buffalo, NY 14203
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Erie Community College serves 8,090 students (56% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 63%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 8,090 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,888
  • Out-state tuition: $9,183
  • Acceptance Rate: 25%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
  • Minority enrollment: 52%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Erie Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 288 teachers has declined by 74% over five years.
Erie Community College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1946
Campus Size
120 acres
Total Faculty
288 staff
43 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Erie Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Erie Community College diversity score of 0.71 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 32% over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,090 students
953 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
4,540 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
3,550 students
425 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
8,090 students
717 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,540 students
511 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,550 students
495 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
60 students
382 students
% Asian
6%
8%
% Hispanic
7%
23%
% Black
16%
19%
% White
48%
37%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
17%
7%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
24%
35%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,600
$35,300

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $4,888 is less than the state average of $5,849. The in-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,183 is less than the state average of $10,299. The out-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,888
$5,849
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,183
$10,299
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,465
$13,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
25%
78%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Erie Community College cost?
Erie Community College's tuition is approximately $4,888 for In-State students and $9,183 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Erie Community College?
The acceptance rate of Erie Community College is 25%, which is lower than the state average of 78%.
What is Erie Community College's ranking?
Erie Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
In what neighborhood is Erie Community College located?
Erie Community College is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Downtown.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 8,090 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,888
  • Out-state tuition: $9,183
  • Acceptance Rate: 25%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
  • Minority enrollment: 52%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

Erie County, NY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.62, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. 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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