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Erie 1 BOCES

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Acceptance rate 20%
Students retention rate 76%
On-time graduation rate 89%

Located in West Seneca, New York, Erie 1 BOCES is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Erie 1 BOCES is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

The acceptance rate at Erie 1 BOCES is 20%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Erie 1 BOCES is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Erie 1 BOCES boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2019 admitted students

20.5%

Application Fees

Fall 2019

$100

Applicants Stats

The following table details the number of students who applied, admitted, and enrolled in Erie 1 BOCES during the Fall 2019 enrollment season.

Total Men Women
Applicants 600 100 500
Admitted students 123 20 103
Enrolled students 83 10 73
Acceptance rate 20% 20% 21%
Yield rate 68% 50% 71%
    • Total Applicants

      During the Fall 2019 enrollment season, Erie 1 BOCES received a total of 600 applications. These applications included 100 male applicants and 500 female applicants.
    • Admitted Students

      Out of the 600 applicants, Erie 1 BOCES admitted 123 students. Among the admitted students, there were 20 males and 103 females who received offers of admission.
    • Enrolled Students

      Among the admitted students, 83 students chose to enroll at Erie 1 BOCES. This means that 83 students accepted the admission offers and officially registered to attend the university for the Fall 2019 term. Among the enrolled students, 10 were male and 73 were female.
    • Acceptance Rate

      The acceptance rate is the percentage of applicants who were offered admission. In this case, Erie 1 BOCES had an overall acceptance rate of 20% for the Fall 2019 enrollment season. When we break it down by gender, the acceptance rate for male applicants was 20% while the acceptance rate for female applicants was 21%.
    • Yield Rate

      The yield rate is the percentage of admitted students who actually chose to enroll at the university. Erie 1 BOCES had an overall yield rate of 68% for the Fall 2019 term. The yield rate for male admitted students was 50%, and for female admitted students, it was 71%.

Admission and Enrollment Trends

The following table presents the application, admission, and enrollment statistics for Erie 1 BOCES over the past 4 years.

Applicants Admitted Students Acceptance Rate Enrolled Students Yield Rate
Year Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women
2016 206 45 161 73 15 58 35% 33% 36% 73 15 58 100% 100% 100%
2017 417 163 254 100 20 80 24% 12% 32% 100 20 80 100% 100% 100%
2018 609 112 497 105 25 80 17% 22% 16% 87 16 71 83% 64% 89%
2019 600 100 500 123 20 103 20% 20% 21% 83 10 73 68% 50% 71%

Accepted Credits

Fall 2019

The following is a list of college preparatory work and life experience that are accepted at Erie 1 BOCES.

  • Credit for life experiences

    Not Accepted
  • Advanced placement (AP) credits

    Not Accepted
  • Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school)

    Not Accepted

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Erie 1 BOCES are Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other

Program Length 2 months
Tuition and Fees $3,700
Books and Supplies $300
Total Cost $4,000

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Welding Technology/Welder

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Erie 1 BOCES was $8,960. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Erie 1 BOCES net price calculator

$8,960

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in New York and nationwide.

New York's average $12,043
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of Erie 1 BOCES for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $8,960 $153 (2%) $8,821
2021 $9,113 $351 (4%) $9,417
2020 $8,762 $172 (2%) $8,864
2019 $8,590 $824 (11%) $8,502
2018 $7,766 $590 (7%) $8,689
2017 $8,356 $642 (8%) $8,272
2016 $7,714 $3,841 (99%) $8,540
2015 $3,873 $1,913 (33%) $6,468 $10,134 $10,134
2014 $5,786 -- $5,786

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Erie 1 BOCES during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Erie 1 BOCES received on average $4,590 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,590
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 50 81% $3,800 $190,000
Other Federal Grant 50 81% $3,800 $190,000
State Grant/Scholarships 32 52% $2,813 $90,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 61 98% $4,590 $280,000

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 89% of freshman students at Erie 1 BOCES received $5,091 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,091
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 55 89% $5,091 $280,000
Private Loans 1 2% $5,100 $5,100
Total Loans 56 90% $5,091 $285,100

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$3,570
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Erie 1 BOCES sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 211

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 160 students

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Undergraduate Certificate 24 students

Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

Undergraduate Certificate 11 students

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 81

Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians

Undergraduate Certificate 54 students

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 27 students

Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

No graduate

Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician

No graduate

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 72

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 34 students

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 25 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 13 students

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 70

Welding Technology/Welder

Undergraduate Certificate 37 students

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Undergraduate Certificate 19 students

Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist

Undergraduate Certificate 14 students

Kinesiology & Leisure Studies

Total number of students graduated under this category 0

Physical Fitness Technician

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 70 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 62 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 62 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

88.6%

Dropout Rate

Out of 70 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 8 students dropped out of the school.

11.4%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Erie 1 BOCES is greatly skewed towards women students, with 84.3% of undergraduate students being women and 15.7% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 312, with 263 women and 49 men.

  • men 15.7% 49 students
  • women 84.3% 263 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 34% 104 students
  • 30-34 21% 65 students
  • 22-24 16% 49 students
  • 35-39 10% 31 students
  • 20-21 8% 24 students
  • 40-49 7% 21 students
  • 18-19 3% 9 students
  • 50-64 1% 4 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Erie 1 BOCES provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Erie 1 BOCES offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families