Bryant & Stratton College-Amherst

3650 Millersport Highway
Getzville, NY 14068
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings
  • For more than 150 years, Bryant & Stratton has built its reputation on an affordable, quality college education in a friendly, personalized setting. We’re not just committed to our students; we’re connected to them from the first day they arrive. At Bryant & Stratton College, you’re not a number. You’re an individual who matters to your instructors and your classmates.

School Highlights

Bryant & Stratton College-Amherst serves 317 students (56% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 63%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,653
  • Acceptance Rate: 70%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Bryant & Stratton College-Amherst ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Bryant & Stratton College-Amherst
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, non-profit
Private not-for-profit
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
28 staff
43 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Bryant & Stratton College-Amherst has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Bryant & Stratton College-Amherst diversity score of 0.58 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
317 students
953 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
176 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
141 students
425 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
486 students
401 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
176 students
511 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
141 students
461 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
3%
23%
% Black
18%
19%
% White
62%
37%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
4%
3%
% Unknown races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.00
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,300
$34,200

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $15,653 is less than the state average of $16,823. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,653
$16,823
Tuition Notes
$10,000 - $20,000
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,909
$14,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
70%
78%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bryant & Stratton College-Amherst cost?
Bryant & Stratton College-Amherst's private state tuition is approximately $15,653.
What is the acceptance rate of Bryant & Stratton College-Amherst?
The acceptance rate of Bryant & Stratton College-Amherst is 70%, which is lower than the state average of 78%.
What is Bryant & Stratton College-Amherst's ranking?
Bryant & Stratton College-Amherst ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,653
  • Acceptance Rate: 70%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
  • Source: Verified school update

Did You Know?

The average community college acceptance rate in Erie County, NY is 61%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Erie County, NY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.62, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Erie County, NY is Bryant & Stratton College-Online. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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