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Erie Community College

121 Ellicott St
Buffalo, NY 14203

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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:

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

Institution Level

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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School Calendar

Link to 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

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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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# Enrollment Undergraduate

752 students

428 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

5,059 students

869 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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25 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

3,305 students

642 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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42 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

60 students

408 students

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% American Indian/Alaskan

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% Asian

% Hispanic

23%

% Black

14%

17%

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% White

66%

43%

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

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Diversity Score

0.54

0.72

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

25%

30%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

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1.55%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$35,600

$35,200

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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

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

81%

93%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$9,465

$13,841

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$5,250

$5,500

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Acceptance Rate

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72%

SAT Reading

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475

SAT Math

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505

SAT Writing

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485

ACT Composite

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ACT English

n/a

ACT Math

n/a

Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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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)

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.