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 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 57%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 8,364 students
- In-state tuition: $4,888
- Out-state tuition: $9,183
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 35%
- 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 stayed relatively flat 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
Public
Total Faculty
1,136 staff
158 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Erie Community College has declined by 16% 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 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has declined by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,364 students
1,460 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
5,059 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
3,305 students
591 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
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
8%
% Hispanic
5%
23%
% Black
14%
17%
% White
65%
43%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.55
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 $5,961. 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 $10,369. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,888
$5,961
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,183
$10,369
% 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
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
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.
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Erie Community College is Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo (0.3 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo
Private for-profit
465 Main Street, Suite 400
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 884-9120
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 884-9120
0.3 miles
| 855 students
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Private not-for-profit
240 Pine Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 896-0700
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 896-0700
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| 508 students
Bryant & Stratton College-Online
Private for-profit
200 Redtail Rd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(800) 836-5627
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(800) 836-5627
8.2 miles
| 5,594 students
Bryant & Stratton College-Southtowns
Private, non-profit
Sterling Park - 180 Redtail Rd.
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 677-9500
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 677-9500
8.3 miles
| 195 students
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