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$6,100Tuition
5,906Students
27%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$41,228Earnings
Public2-yearNCCAAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$6,100
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,300
Average Net Price
$6,358
Students Receiving Financial Aid
37.5%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$9,900
Books & Supplies
$1,600
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,250
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$98/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
46.2%
Students Taking Federal Loans
20.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
37.5%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $4,379
$30,001 – $48,000 $5,776
$48,001 – $75,000 $8,521
$75,001 – $110,000 $11,010
$110,001+ $12,039

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Cost Overview

Most families at Erie Community College pay far less than the $6,100 sticker price. Students from households earning under $30,000 pay just $4,379 annually after aid. Even middle-class families earning $48,000-$75,000 pay $8,521 per year. Over two years, total costs range from under $9,000 for low-income students to about $17,000 for middle-income families.

The debt burden stays manageable for most graduates. Typical borrowers leave with $9,250 in loans, translating to monthly payments of just $98. That's reasonable against median earnings of $34,583 in the first year after graduation. The college serves Buffalo's working-class community well, with 95% of students staying in-state and 93% finding employment after completing their programs.

The best deal goes to low-income students, who get their associate degree for the cost of books and transportation while building job skills for Buffalo's healthcare, manufacturing, and service sectors.

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