Erie Community College

121 Ellicott St
Buffalo, NY 14203
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings

School Highlights

Erie Community College serves 8,140 students (58% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 97%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 8,140 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,888
  • Out-state tuition: $9,183
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Erie Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 1,136 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Erie Community College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
1,136 staff
158 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Erie Community College has declined by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.
The Erie Community College diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,140 students
791 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
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# Full-Time Students
4,704 students
469 students
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# Part-Time Students
3,436 students
322 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Erie Community College.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
752 students
428 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,704 students
469 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,436 students
333 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
60 students
382 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
8%
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% Asian
15%
18%
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% Hispanic
n/a
1%
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% Black
6%
23%
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% White
4%
3%
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% Hawaiian
60%
40%
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% Two or more races
9%
5%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
1%
2%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in New York.
Diversity Score
0.60
0.74
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2618%
0.375%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3889%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,600
$35,200
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,888 is less than the state average of $5,370. The in-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,183 is less than the state average of $10,073. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,888
$5,370
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,183
$10,073
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
88%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$9,465
$13,841
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
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)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Erie Community College cost?
Erie Community College's tuition is approximately $4,888 for In-State students and $9,183 for Out-State students.
What is Erie Community College's ranking?
Erie Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
In what neighborhood is Erie Community College located?
Erie Community College is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Downtown.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 8,140 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,888
  • Out-state tuition: $9,183
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Erie County, NY private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,311 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Erie County, NY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.50, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. 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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