Erie Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Erie Community College is a public community college in Buffalo, New York, serving roughly 6,099 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,765 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,100. Student demographics in federal data include White (44.8%) and Black or African American (20.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,100
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,765 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 6,099 73.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 27.98%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 38.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 11.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 50.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 13,473
- Room & Board: $16,320 annual estimate
Erie Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Erie Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Erie Community College?
Erie Community College is located in Buffalo, NY (ZIP 14203-2698).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Erie Community College public or private?
Erie Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Erie Community College cost?
Published tuition: $6,100 in-state, $11,300 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $7,765.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,730 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,506 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,571 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,798 |
| $110,001+ | $13,912 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $24,400.
How big is Erie Community College?
Total enrollment: 6,099 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 13,473 students.
About 74% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Erie Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 27.98%.
First-year retention: 56.5%.
What do graduates of Erie Community College earn?
Median earnings: $34,042 six years after entry; $41,228 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,250.
38.03% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Erie Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (185 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (123 completions)
- Social Sciences, General (82 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (74 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (69 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (64 completions)
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician (58 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (52 completions)
- Information Technology (47 completions)
- Public Administration and Social Service (42 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Erie Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 27.98%; median earnings $41,228 at 10 years; net price $7,765. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,100
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Erie Community College was $6,100.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,765
2024 Value
In 2024 Erie Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,765.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$31,060 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,765 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$24,400 4-Year In-State Tuition
$45,200 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$16,320 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,800 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$25,220 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$100,880 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Erie Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
38.03% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
23.17% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Erie Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Erie Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,559 | $8,554 | $5,218 |
| 2014 | $4,888 | $9,183 | $4,729 |
| 2015 | $5,189 | $9,784 | $4,910 |
| 2016 | $5,408 | $10,141 | $4,853 |
| 2017 | $5,575 | $10,141 | $5,300 |
| 2018 | $5,575 | $10,141 | $5,028 |
| 2019 | $5,575 | $10,141 | $5,131 |
| 2020 | $5,722 | $10,769 | $4,575 |
| 2021 | $5,722 | $10,769 | $6,059 |
| 2022 | $5,935 | $11,135 | $5,684 |
| 2023 | $6,100 | $11,300 | $6,358 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Erie Community College reported total enrollment of about 6,099 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (44.8%), Black or African American (20.6%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (12.9%). About 38.03% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 38.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
73.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Erie Community College in 2024 is 6,099 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 13,473 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
56.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 44.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
19.61% 100% Completion Time
27.98% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 19.61% of students graduating from Erie Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 50% male / 50% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 46% male / 54% female
- Social Sciences, General: 44% male / 56% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Erie Community College.
Return on Investment
$9,250 Median Student Debt
$41,228 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
22.44% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1227.37% Return on Investment
2.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Erie Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 71 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 185 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 123 completions
3. Social Sciences, General: 82 completions
4. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 74 completions
5. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 69 completions
6. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 64 completions
7. Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician: 58 completions
8. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 52 completions
9. Information Technology: 47 completions
Most popular programs at Erie Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Erie Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Erie Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 50.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,988
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,703
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Erie Community College is a public institution located in Buffalo, NY, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Social Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 6,099 students. Student body composition includes White (44.8%), Black or African American (20.6%), Race/ethnicity unknown (12.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 27.98%. Approximately 38.03% of students receive Pell Grants. About 38.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Buffalo, NY 14203-2698
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 27.98% graduation rate at Erie Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 71 distinct degree programs, Erie Community College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Erie Community College located?
Erie Community College is located in Buffalo, NY.
How much does Erie Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $6,100 and average net price is $7,765 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,320 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Erie Community College?
Erie Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 13,473 students, White (44.8%), Black or African American (20.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Erie Community College?
About 38.4% of students at Erie Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Erie Community College earn?
Median earnings are $34,042 six years after entry and $41,228 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Erie Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 28.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Erie Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,250.
Is Erie Community College public or private?
Erie Community College is a public institution located in Buffalo, NY.
Is Erie Community College an HBCU?
No. Erie Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Erie Community College a tribal college?
No. Erie Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Erie Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Erie Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.2%).
Is Erie Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Erie Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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- Buffalo, New York city profile
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.