School Highlights
Erie Community College serves 12,440 students (42% 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 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 62%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 12,440 students
- In-state tuition: $4,888
- Out-state tuition: $9,183
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 49%
- 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
Debt For Students
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
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
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
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Erie Community College has grown by 24% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Erie Community College diversity score of 0.70 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
12,440 students
746 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
5,285 students
519 students
# Part-Time Students
7,155 students
514 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
124 students
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5,285 students
502 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
7,155 students
528 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
60 students
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
8%
% Hispanic
7%
23%
% Black
16%
18%
% White
51%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
16%
5%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2429%
0.3518%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3957%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,600
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,888 is less than the state average of $5,720. The in-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,183 is less than the state average of $10,320. The out-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,888
$5,720
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,183
$10,320
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,465
$13,841
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,500
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: 2024 (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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Erie Community College is Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo (0.3 miles away)
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