Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $6,100 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $11,300 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $12,475 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $6,358 | State avg: $18,893. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 37.52% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 20.02% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Erie Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$11,300
Books and supplies
$1,600
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$12,475
Average net price
$6,358
Average aid coverage
49%
$6,117 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Erie Community College pays approximately $6,358 per year after grants and aid. This is below the New York average of $18,893 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Erie Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to New York and national averages.
Erie Community College net price
$6,358
New York average
$18,893
National average
$17,506
Erie Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $11,300 and average net price at $6,358. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$11,300
Current net price
$6,358
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Erie Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$41,228
Undergraduates
5,906
10-Year Median Earnings - Erie Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Erie Community College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Erie Community College?
Undergraduates
5,906
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
37.52%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
20.02%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 37.52% of Erie Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 20.02% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Erie Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Erie Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Erie Community College lists Middle States Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Erie Community College is listed at 121 Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY 14203-2698. Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Erie Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie Community College | Not available | $11,300 | $6,358 | $41,228 |
| Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | 59.08% | $40,375 | $26,027 | $131,426 |
| Helene Fuld College of Nursing | 23.81% | $24,648 | $37,732 | $111,027 |
| SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $109,601 |
| Center for Allied Health Education | 18.52% | Not available | $35,431 | $107,249 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Erie Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Erie Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Erie Community College tuition?
Erie Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $11,300.
What is Erie Community College's average net price?
Erie Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $6,358.
What is Erie Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $41,228 for Erie Community College.
Is Erie Community College accredited?
Erie Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Erie Community College?
The local dataset lists 5,906 undergraduate students at Erie Community College.
What percentage of Erie Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Erie Community College in the local dataset is 37.52%.
What is the federal loan rate at Erie Community College?
The federal loan rate for Erie Community College in the local dataset is 20.02%.
Where should I verify Erie Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Erie Community College or the latest official federal education data.