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Best Buffalo Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 community colleges serving 16,889 students in Buffalo, New York.
The top ranked community colleges in Buffalo, NY include Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo and Erie Community College.
Erie County, NY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 10:1.

Top Ranked Buffalo, NY Community Colleges (2025)

College
Location
Students
Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo
Private not-for-profit
110 Broadway, 2nd Floor
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 884-9120
| 2,519 students
Erie Community College
Public
121 Ellicott St
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 851-1000
| 12,440 students
Trocaire College
Private not-for-profit
360 Choate Ave
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 826-1200
| 1,408 students
Villa Maria College
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Private not-for-profit
240 Pine Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 896-0700
| 522 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Buffalo, NY?
There are 4 community colleges serving 16,889 students in Buffalo, NY.
What is community college diversity score in Buffalo, NY?
Community colleges in Erie County, NY have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Buffalo, NY?
Community colleges in Buffalo, NY have approximately 52% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.

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