Erie Community College

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

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
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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
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
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# Full-Time Students
5,059 students
869 students
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# Part-Time Students
3,305 students
511 students
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This chart display the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Erie Community College.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
752 students
428 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5,059 students
869 students
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# 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
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
8%
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% Hispanic
5%
23%
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% Black
14%
17%
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% White
66%
43%
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% Two or more races
3%
2%
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% Non Resident races
1%
4%
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% Unknown races
5%
3%
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in NY.
Diversity Score
0.54
0.72
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
25%
30%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Erie Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
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
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Erie Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of NY by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

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
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,183
$10,195
This chart display tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Erie Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
93%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Erie Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,465
$13,841
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Erie Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,500
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Erie Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
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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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)

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Did You Know?

For Erie County, NY private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,982 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Erie County, NY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.52, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Erie County, NY is Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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