Erie Community College
About Erie Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Erie Community College teaches across Buffalo and its suburbs from three campuses. Business and criminal justice are among its largest programs, alongside the transfer track most of its students take.
Founded
1946
Location
Buffalo, New York
Students
6,099
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
28%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$6,100
Out-of-state: $11,300
Avg Net Price
$7,765
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$41,228
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
$25
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
28% complete their degree within three years
Retention
56.5%
Transfer Out
15%
Teaching Quality
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
50.2%
$/Student
$6.7K
Class Size
Medium
The 28% graduation rate is below the national average of 44%. It's worth looking into what support systems the school offers to help you finish your degree.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$6,100
In-State
$11,300
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$2,800
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,348
After Financial Aid
$7,765
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$5,730
Receive Grants
38%
Take Loans
23.2%
Tuition is $6,100/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $7,765.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Erie Community College fund their education.
While in School
38%
Get Grants
Free money
23.2%
Take Loans
Must repay
$25,064
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$9,250
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$98/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $9,250, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Erie Community College.
Gender
52.8%
Female
47%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
6,099
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
38.4%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
26.5%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (53% women, 47% men). 38.4% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Large
Campus Quick Facts
6,099
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Erie Community College fields 10 varsity teams with 262 student athletes, about 4% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division III
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
10
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
262
4% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
82% / 18%
215
Men
47
Women
8
Men's Teams
6
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Erie Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$41,228
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$24K
235 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$31K
116 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$33K
70 grads
1yr Earnings
Social Sciences, General
—
62 grads
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$70K
44 grads
1yr Earnings
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
$43K
34 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $34K six years out, growing to $41K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.