Erie Community College
Erie Community College (ECC) is located in Buffalo, New York and is a part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system of colleges. ECC was established back in 1946 and it currently serves more than 10,000 students. This community college actually has three separate campuses with the other two being located in Williamsville, New York, and Orchard Park, New York respectively. ECC grants many different associate’s degrees in various fields of study and 25 one-year certificate programs that can help to provide educational and occupational skills to the community. ECC has a very well-received online program too, allowing students to conveniently pursue their studies.
The ECC nursing program allows students to pursue associate’s degrees in nursing. The curriculum of this nursing program is divided into several segments. There are classroom and instructional experiences plus laboratory learning opportunities. The clinical portion of this nursing program will see students caring for clients in hospitals and other health agencies in the area. This school is also among the best in the New York area when it comes to first-time success rates when taking the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. This nursing program is accredited by the State Education Department and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students11,135 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio19:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate54% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 14 | 94 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 134 miles radius of Erie Community College
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Niagara County Community College
18 miles away |
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Genesee Community College
38 miles away |
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Jamestown Community College
56 miles away |
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Monroe Community College
66 miles away |
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Erie Business Center
81 miles away |
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Finger Lakes Community College
83 miles away |
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University of Pittsburgh-Titusville
96 miles away |
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Corning Community College
106 miles away |
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Cayuga County Community College
118 miles away |
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Tompkins Cortland Community College
134 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1981 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 11/01/1984 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $205/credit | |
| In State Students | $205/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $396/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $9,225 | $9,225 | $17,820 |
| ADN | 70 | $14,350 | $14,350 | $27,720 |
| BSN | 125 | $25,625 | $25,625 | $49,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 83% of Erie Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 62% | $4,473 |
| Other Federal Grant | 9% | $1,199 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 59% | $2,646 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 9% | $695 |
| Federal Student Loans | 37% | $3,750 |
| Private Loans | -- | $5,661 |
$4,875
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$3,146 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$4,624 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$8,044 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$10,371 |
| Over $110,000$10,975 |
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Student Population
11,135
Undergrads
0
Graduates
5,663
Women
5,472
Men
65%
Full-time
35%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
63% |
|
Black/African American |
16% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
8% |
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Hispanic |
4% |
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Asian |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New York state board of nursing.
