Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo

  • Bryant & Stratton College is America's premiere private career college. With more than 150 years of teaching experience, Bryant & Stratton offers a variety of Bachelors and Associate degrees at 15 different campus locations.

School Highlights

Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo serves 2,519 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 62%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 2,519 students
  • Private-state tuition: $16,059
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 61%
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

The teacher population of 180 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo
(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 not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
180 staff
158 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo has grown by 142% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,519 students
746 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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# Full-Time Students
746 students
519 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,773 students
514 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of New York.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
251 students
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
746 students
502 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,773 students
528 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
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% Asian
3%
8%
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% Hispanic
8%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
42%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo and the percentage of Black community college students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo and the percentage of White community college students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in New York by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in New York.
Diversity Score
0.66
0.76
This chart displays the diversity score of Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo and the community college average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
12%
27%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of New York by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3111%
0.3957%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,300
$35,200
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of New York by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $16,059 is less than the state average of $16,426. The private state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,059
$16,426
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of New York by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
88%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,884
$13,841
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,533
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
100%
61%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo and the community college average percent admitted of New York by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Bryant & Stratton was founded 150 years ago to provide practical workplace education. The requirements of the workplace have continuously evolved since our founding and, as we transition from the industrial to the information age, the evolution has accelerated. Keeping abreast of these contemporary needs requires the college to continuously revise and enhance curriculum, modify outcomes, and embrace or develop new teaching and learning methodologies. Degrees offered at the Buffalo campus includes Accounting, Administrative Assistant, Business, Criminal Justice, Human Resources Specialist, Information Technology, Medical Administrative Assistant and Medical Assisting. Bryant & Stratton College's 15 degree programs provide you with cutting edge skills as well as real-world experience, giving you a decided advantage in fields with exciting futures. Through accelerated degree programs and flexible schedules, including day, evening, weekend or online courses, Bryant & Stratton College can get you into the workforce faster. Our Bachelor Degree programs can help take your career to the next level. Plus, you can enhance your professional development and opportunities through our Professional Skills Center (PSC) that offers courses in leadership, teamwork, sales performance and more. You can also take special certification and licensing courses through PSC that meet the requirements of associations and regulatory agencies in a range of industries, from business and technology to healthcare and financial services.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo cost?
Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo's private state tuition is approximately $16,059.
What is the acceptance rate of Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo?
The acceptance rate of Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 61%.
In what neighborhood is Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo located?
Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Downtown.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 2,519 students
  • Private-state tuition: $16,059
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 61%
  • Source: Verified school update

Did You Know?

Erie County, NY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.62, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. 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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