Erie 1 BOCES Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Erie 1 BOCES is a public certificate and vocational school in West Seneca, New York, enrolling about 383 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 96.00% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $47,114 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,987 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 383 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 96.00%
- First-Generation Students: 45.2%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 30.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 770
Erie 1 BOCES: what the data shows
Common questions about Erie 1 BOCES, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Erie 1 BOCES?
Erie 1 BOCES is located in West Seneca, NY (ZIP 14224).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Erie 1 BOCES public or private?
Erie 1 BOCES is a Public institution.
How much does Erie 1 BOCES cost?
Average net price after aid: $12,987.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,987 |
How big is Erie 1 BOCES?
Total enrollment: 383 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 770 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Erie 1 BOCES?
150%-time completion rate: 96.00%.
First-year retention: 72.7%.
What do graduates of Erie 1 BOCES earn?
Median earnings: $43,451 six years after entry; $47,114 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
53.79% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Erie 1 BOCES known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (138 completions)
- Electrician (118 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (69 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (61 completions)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (47 completions)
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (26 completions)
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist (22 completions)
- Barbering/Barber (21 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (9 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (9 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Erie 1 BOCES a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 96.00%; median earnings $47,114 at 10 years; net price $12,987. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Erie 1 BOCES was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,987
2024 Value
In 2024 Erie 1 BOCES had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,987.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$51,948 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,987 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Erie 1 BOCES.
Financial Aid by Income Level
53.79% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
61.22% 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 1 BOCES 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 1 BOCES 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 | — | — | $6,347 |
| 2014 | — | — | $6,327 |
| 2015 | — | — | $6,012 |
| 2016 | — | — | $5,396 |
| 2017 | — | — | $8,457 |
| 2018 | — | — | $8,502 |
| 2019 | — | — | $9,158 |
| 2020 | — | — | $9,417 |
| 2021 | — | — | $8,821 |
| 2022 | — | — | $8,761 |
| 2023 | — | — | $11,423 |
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 1 BOCES reported total enrollment of about 383 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 38% male and 62% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (53.0%), Black or African American (33.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (6.3%). About 53.79% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Erie 1 BOCES in 2024 is 383 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 770 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
72.7%
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 53.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
92.00% 100% Completion Time
96.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 92.00% of students graduating from Erie 1 BOCES completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 17% male / 83% female
- Electrician: 93% male / 7% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 81% male / 19% 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 1 BOCES.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$47,114 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
20.16% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
806.95% Return on Investment
2.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Erie 1 BOCES.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 11 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 138 completions
2. Electrician: 118 completions
3. Welding Technology/Welder: 69 completions
4. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 61 completions
5. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 47 completions
6. Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 26 completions
7. Machine Tool Technology/Machinist: 22 completions
8. Barbering/Barber: 21 completions
9. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 9 completions
Most popular programs at Erie 1 BOCES.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Erie 1 BOCES graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Erie 1 BOCES from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,075
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 1 BOCES is a public institution located in West Seneca, NY. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Electrician, Welding Technology/Welder. Enrollment is approximately 383 students. Student body composition includes White (53.0%), Black or African American (33.2%), Hispanic or Latino (6.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 96.00%. Approximately 53.79% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
West Seneca, NY 14224
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 96.00% graduation rate, Erie 1 BOCES demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Erie 1 BOCES located?
Erie 1 BOCES is located in West Seneca, NY.
How much does Erie 1 BOCES cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $12,987 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Erie 1 BOCES?
Erie 1 BOCES reports undergraduate enrollment of about 770 students, White (53.0%), Black or African American (33.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Erie 1 BOCES?
About 45.2% of students at Erie 1 BOCES are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Erie 1 BOCES earn?
Median earnings are $43,451 six years after entry and $47,114 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Erie 1 BOCES?
The 150%-time completion rate is 96.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Erie 1 BOCES students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is Erie 1 BOCES public or private?
Erie 1 BOCES is a public institution located in West Seneca, NY.
Is Erie 1 BOCES an HBCU?
No. Erie 1 BOCES is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Erie 1 BOCES a tribal college?
No. Erie 1 BOCES is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Erie 1 BOCES a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Erie 1 BOCES does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.3%).
Is Erie 1 BOCES religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Erie 1 BOCES 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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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.