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Lake Erie College

Lake Erie College is a small, private institution located in Painesville, oh. Founded in 1856, Lake Erie College offers undergraduate degrees in 37 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 662 undergraduates
cost $35,024
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Admissions

Will I get into Lake Erie College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 54.1%
SAT score average 1129
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Lake Erie College is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Accounting and Related Services
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Education, General
Biology, General
Psychology, General

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $35,024
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,842
Books & supplies $1,220
Other expenses $2,960
Cost of attendance* $50,046
Financial aid package $25,916
Estimated cost $24,130 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $35,024
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,842
Books & supplies $1,220
Other expenses $2,960
Cost of attendance* $50,046
Financial aid package $25,916
Estimated cost $24,130 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Lake Erie College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 662, with gender binary students split 59% male and 41% female.

Total enrollment

932

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
49%
African American %
11%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
2%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
31%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Lake Erie College, students love their Student Athlete Advisory Committee, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 391 W Washington St, Painesville, OH 44077-3389
phone 440-375-7050
address www.lec.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student athlete advisory committee

Intercollegiate horse show association

Gamma phi beta sorority

Spanish club

Student government association

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Lake Erie College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Lake Erie College?

Lake Erie College is located in Painesville, oh.

What is the acceptance rate at Lake Erie College? 

The acceptance rate for Lake Erie College is 54%.

What’s the average GPA for Lake Erie College?

The average high school GPA for Lake Erie College students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Lake Erie College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Lake Erie College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $200,184.

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