Bryant & Stratton College-Amherst

3650 Millersport Highway
Getzville, NY 14068
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • For more than 150 years, Bryant & Stratton has built its reputation on an affordable, quality college education in a friendly, personalized setting. We’re not just committed to our students; we’re connected to them from the first day they arrive. At Bryant & Stratton College, you’re not a number. You’re an individual who matters to your instructors and your classmates.

School Highlights

Bryant & Stratton College-Amherst serves 317 students (56% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 62%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,653
  • Acceptance Rate: 70%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Bryant & Stratton College-Amherst ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Bryant & Stratton College-Amherst
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, non-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
28 staff
159 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Bryant & Stratton College-Amherst has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Bryant & Stratton College-Amherst diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
317 students
1,129 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
176 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
141 students
601 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
486 students
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
176 students
519 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
141 students
850 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
3%
23%
% Black
18%
18%
% White
62%
38%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
4%
3%
% Unknown races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
33%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,300
$35,200

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $15,653 is less than the state average of $16,503. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,653
$16,503
Tuition Notes
$10,000 - $20,000
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,909
$14,216
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
70%
74%
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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bryant & Stratton College-Amherst cost?
Bryant & Stratton College-Amherst's private state tuition is approximately $15,653.
What is the acceptance rate of Bryant & Stratton College-Amherst?
The acceptance rate of Bryant & Stratton College-Amherst is 70%, which is lower than the state average of 74%.
What is Bryant & Stratton College-Amherst's ranking?
Bryant & Stratton College-Amherst ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,653
  • Acceptance Rate: 70%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
  • Source: Verified school update

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 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Erie County, NY is Villa Maria College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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