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Best Erie County Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 community colleges serving 33,139 students in Erie County County, New York.
The top ranked community colleges in Erie County, NY include Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo and Erie Community College.
For Erie County, NY private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,982 per year (view national tuition costs).
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 54% of the student body (majority Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 20:1.

Top Ranked Erie County 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
Bryant & Stratton College-Amherst
Private, non-profit
3650 Millersport Highway
Getzville, NY 14068
(716) 625-6300
| 317 students
Bryant & Stratton College-Online
Private not-for-profit
200 Redtail Rd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(800) 836-5627
| 15,738 students
Bryant & Stratton College-Southtowns
Private, non-profit
Sterling Park - 180 Redtail Rd.
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 677-9500
| 195 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
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in Erie County, NY

Community Colleges in Erie County, NY (Closed)

School
Location
Students
2295 Millersport Hwy
Getzville, NY 14068
(716) 689-2200
| 326 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Erie County, NY?
There are 7 community colleges serving 33,139 students in Erie County, NY.
How much do community colleges cost in Erie County, NY?
The average tuition for private community colleges in Erie County, NY is approximately $16,982 per year.
What is community college diversity score in Erie County, 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 Erie County, NY?
Community colleges in Erie County, NY have approximately 54% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.

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