Erie Community College
School Highlights
- Erie Community College serves 12,733 students (66% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 51%.
- Erie Community College is one of 6 community colleges within Erie County, NY.
- The nearest community college to Erie Community College is Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo (0.3 miles away).
Top Placements
Erie Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 493 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Erie Community College | (NY) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 493 staff | 81 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 12,733 students | 1,701 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 28:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 8,424 students | 1,163 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 4,309 students | 538 students |
| % Asian | 2% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 6% | 19% |
| % Black | 12% | 17% |
| % White | 71% | 49% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 4% |
| % Unknown races | 5% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.69 |
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| College Completion Rate | 22% | 27% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $35,600 | $35,200 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Erie Community College is Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo (0.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Bryant & Stratton College-BuffaloPrivate, for profit800 students | 0.30 Mi465 Main Street, Suite 400
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716)884-9120 0.30800 - Trocaire CollegePublic1,467 students | 4.00 Mi360 Choate Ave
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716)826-1200 4.001,467 - 545 students | 4.60 Mi240 Pine Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716)896-0700 4.60545 - Bryant & Stratton College-SouthtownsPrivate, for profit561 students | 8.20 MiSterling Park - 200 Redtail Rd.
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716)677-9500 8.20561 - Bryant & Stratton College-AmherstPrivate, for profit356 students | 10.70 Mi3650 Millersport Highway
Getzville, NY 14068
(716)625-6300 10.70356
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