Welcome to Erie County Community College

Who We Are

Erie County Community College (EC3) is Pennsylvania’s newest and fastest-growing community college, delivering affordable and accessible education to Erie County residents. By fostering a supportive learning environment where everyone can excel, we position students for a lifetime of professional success.

EC3 offers a variety of two-year degree programs, post-secondary career certificates, and technical courses that ensure graduates meet and exceed the demands of today’s workforce. Through our efforts, we’ve become an educational pillar of the Erie County community.

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Why We're Here

We're here to empower our learners, empower our community, and empower our future. We make that happen by:

  • Removing barriers to education through affordable tuition rates, flexible scheduling, free public transportation, and connection to community resources for housing and childcare.
  • Hiring passionate, knowledgeable faculty and administrators who serve as mentors and facilitators of your goals.
  • Building relationships with regional employers to provide invaluable real-world work experiences and a direct pipeline to in-demand jobs.
  • Investing in facilities and technologies to enhance our teaching and learning environments.

20+
Programs to prepare you for in-demand jobs in Erie County
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85%
Course success rate in 2025
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90%
Graduate job placement
How We Measure Success

Who Are EC3
Students?

  • EC3 students are people who always intended to go to college. They are people who never thought they could.
  • EC3 students are full-time learners fresh out of high school. They are part-timers juggling busy and complicated adult lives.
  • EC3 students are people with a career plan. They are people who are still just figuring it out.

In short, EC3 students are people just like you.

800+
Unique individuals enrolled at EC3 in 2025
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Multiple Pathways To Success

Whether you’re seeking immediate employment in Erie County, exploring a career change, or looking to pursue a more advanced degree, EC3 has a pathway for you.

We’re constantly working to expand and improve our program offerings to serve the needs of our community.

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Take the first step toward a rewarding career in a growing professional field.

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Fast-track your path to employability by developing in-demand skills.

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Affordably earn general studies credits to transfer to a 4-year institution.

Why Choose EC3?

Learn about the positive impact EC3 has made on our students, directly from the source — the students!

Success Stories

"I love being a part of this college. The staff are so friendly, helpful, and supportive. I love how they are giving community members hope to believe in themselves to pursue a career."
Amanda C.
"There are students from all walks of life, and the professors are very kind and helpful. I am so glad I decided to go to college in my 30s and so thankful that EC3 makes it possible for me!"
Shannon K.
"The staff is all extremely kind and helpful. They all seem to be wonderful people."
Brittany D.

EC3 West
Community College Building
Skill Center Building
Corry Higher Education Council building

Where is EC3?

Erie County Community College is wherever you are. In addition to our online and hybrid learning opportunities, we offer four convenient campus locations throughout Erie County.

EC3 Erie West
  2403 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505
EC3 at Youth Leadership Institute (YLI)
  1306 E Lake Rd, Erie, PA 16507
EC3 Summit
  8500 Oliver Road, Erie, PA 16509
EC3 Corry
  221 North Center Street, Corry, PA 16407

Upcoming Events at EC3

Emerging Leaders
February 24, 2026  @  5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Erie County Community College - Erie West
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News & Updates

Why EC3 Stands Out: <br/>The Secret Behind Student Success

Why EC3 Stands Out:
The Secret Behind Student Success

February 5th, 2026
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We are committed to embedding success coaches directly into classes such that students have immediate access to help when they need it most.
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A Peep Under the Hood: </br> The Why Behind the What

A Peep Under the Hood:
The Why Behind the What

January 23rd, 2026
Blog
But here is the secret sauce, something we do not often share. It is the rationale and philosophy that guide how we continue to build this college...
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For Auld Lang Syne

For Auld Lang Syne

January 9th, 2026
Blog
As we prepare to close the door on what has been, for many, a tumultuous year, it feels fitting to pause and take stock of EC3 in 2025. What we see when we do that is growth, and that matters.
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