Buffalo, NY · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Erie Community College (in-state) | $6,100 | — |
| NY average | $22,694 | -73% |
| National average | $18,082 | -66% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $6,100 | $24,400 |
| Out-of-state | $11,300 | $45,200 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Erie Community College ranks 15 by in-state tuition among the 272 NY colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 85% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Erie Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Onondaga Community College | $6,102 |
| Talmudical Institute of Upstate New York | $6,150 |
| Columbia-Greene Community College | $6,048 |
| Schenectady County Community College | $6,190 |
In-state tuition at Erie Community College is $6,100 per year; out-of-state students pay $11,300.
Erie Community College in-state tuition is 73% below the NY average of $22,694.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Erie Community College is 66% below that.
$6,100 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Erie Community College comes to about $24,400 for an in-state student and $45,200 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Erie Community College ranks 15 out of the 272 NY colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.