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Erie Community College (SUNY Erie) is a public community college in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, serving the greater Buffalo-Niagara region with campuses in Buffalo (City Campus), Williamsville (North Campus), and Orchard Park (South Campus). Founded in 1946, ECC enrolls approximately 12,400 students and offers more than 80 associate degree and certificate programs in liberal arts, business, health sciences, engineering technology, and workforce education. The college is known for its strong healthcare programs, transfer pathways to SUNY four-year institutions, and deep community ties throughout Erie County. With affordable tuition and accessible open admissions, SUNY Erie serves as a vital educational gateway for western New York residents pursuing both academic and career goals.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$9183
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $11,300
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
