About Erie Community College
Type
Public
2 Years
Student Population
10,529
Website
www.ecc.eduAccreditation
MSCHE
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
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Rankings
As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. It is generally considered that the ranking of any college helps a prospective student in a lot of ways. While taking admission to a particular college/university, its ranking helps the student determine various factors that include its research excellence, the performance of its students after completion of the degree, student experience, and academic success. The rankings by US News and Forbes are considered trustworthy by applicants as well as experts. Erie Community College, however, doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of US News and Forbes.
Admissions
Application Deadline
FALSE
Acceptance Rate
N/A
SAT Range
N/A
ACT Range
N/A
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
FALSE
High School GPA
N/A
Accept Common App
FALSE
Admission to the university is fairly easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. The admission process starts by filling up the form and submitting a fee of $25. As a general rule, securing a good score in a standardised test like SAT or ACT improves an applicant’s chances of securing admission. However, at Erie Community College, the average SAT or ACT scores of students securing admission is not available. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 121 Ellicott St, Buffalo, New York 14203-2698. They can also call them at (716) 851-1322.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$4,558
Average Annual Cost
$4,900
Books And Supplies
$1,100
Other Fees
$675
Room And Board
$12,500
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,011
Total One Year Cost
$21,186
The next two things to keep in mind before applying to ECC are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $20,469. For students seeking financial assistance, the college offers a number of options.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Associate degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
55%
Part-Time Retention Rate
29%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
771 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
327 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
205 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
108 Graduates
Human Services, General
88 Graduates
Dental Support Services and Allied...
84 Graduates
Building/Construction Finishing, Ma...
56 Graduates
Health and Medical Administrative S...
52 Graduates
Culinary Arts and Related Services
49 Graduates
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Tech...
49 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
48 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
48 Graduates
Precision Systems Maintenance and R...
38 Graduates
Ventilation and Refrigeration Maint...
34 Graduates
Legal Support Services
30 Graduates
Industrial Production Technologies/...
27 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
23 Graduates
Engineering, General
22 Graduates
Human Development, Family Studies,...
22 Graduates
Mental and Social Health Services a...
22 Graduates
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support S...
21 Graduates
Allied Health and Medical Assisting...
18 Graduates
Computer/Information Technology Adm...
18 Graduates
Architectural Engineering Technolog...
13 Graduates
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...
13 Graduates
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance...
13 Graduates
Computer Software and Media Applica...
12 Graduates
Homeland Security
12 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering Related Tech...
12 Graduates
Civil Engineering Technologies/Tech...
11 Graduates
Health Services/Allied Health/Healt...
11 Graduates
Computer Engineering Technologies/T...
10 Graduates
Drafting/Design Engineering Technol...
10 Graduates
Environmental Control Technologies/...
10 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
10 Graduates
Electrical Engineering Technologies...
9 Graduates
Nanotechnology
9 Graduates
Teaching Assistants/Aides
9 Graduates
Biotechnology
8 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
8 Graduates
Hospitality Administration/Manageme...
8 Graduates
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Se...
7 Graduates
Graphic Communications
7 Graduates
Business Operations Support and Ass...
6 Graduates
Fire Protection
4 Graduates
Electrical and Power Transmission I...
3 Graduates
Entrepreneurial and Small Business...
3 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
3 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
10,529
Socio-Economic Diversity
42%
Part-time
36%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$52,054 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$12,000/year
Campus Food
The institution does not provide any meal plan options.
Meal Plan Available
No
Average Meal Plan Available
N/A
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
N/A
School Colors
N/A
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
N/A
Total Female Athletes
N/A
Intramural Sports
N/A
Sports Club
N/A
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
No
Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by ECC. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $12,500 per year. Erie Community College offers a number of dining and meal plan options for its students. To ensure the safety and security of students, the college has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and 24-hr escort safety rides. There are around 49% male and 51% female students enrolled at the university.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$26,700/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$33,500/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$56 - 133
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$6,618
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,851
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$2,908
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$836
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$8,153
$30K - $48K
$6,540
$48K - $75K
$3,380
$75K - $110K
$1,419
> $110K
$26
The financial aid department of Erie Community College helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. At the college, the average federal grant comes to be around $4,993, whereas the financial aid is $975. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $2,936 as well as institutional aid worth $975.