School Highlights
Erie Community College serves 8,364 students (60% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 57%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 8,364 students
- In-state tuition: $4,888
- Out-state tuition: $9,183
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 34%
- 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
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,136 teachers has grown by 130% over five years.
Erie Community College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
1,136 staff
158 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Erie Community College has declined by 24% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.
The Erie Community College diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,364 students
1,380 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1

# Full-Time Students
5,059 students
869 students

# Part-Time Students
3,305 students
511 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
752 students
428 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5,059 students
869 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
25 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,305 students
642 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
60 students
408 students

% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
8%

% Hispanic
5%
23%

% Black
14%
17%

% White
66%
43%

% Two or more races
3%
2%

% Non Resident races
1%
4%

% Unknown races
5%
3%


Diversity Score
0.54
0.72

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
25%
30%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,600
$35,200

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,888 is less than the state average of $5,507. The in-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,183 is less than the state average of $10,195. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,888
$5,507

Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,183
$10,195

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
93%

Median Debt for Graduates
$9,465
$13,841

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
n/a
72%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
23
ACT Math
n/a
25
Source: 2021 (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 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.
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