
Lake Erie College provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Painesville, Ohio and operated as a private institution. Around a thousand students enroll at Lake Erie College yearly.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs LEC offers:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- Education
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
- Agriculture Operations
Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. The majority of students accepted to LEC have an SAT score between 1310 - 1710, or an ACT score in a range of 19 - 24. This school has an acceptance rate of around 89% of which only 24% chose to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $29,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $4,500. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.
The LEC Storm participate in several athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs that are available may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
- Football (NCAA Division II)
Students can take a look at the school's lec.edu to view additional information.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the candidates Lake Erie College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Lake Erie College is around 1,200 students, where graduate students make up roughly 17% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $28,000-$33,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
- For part-time students, charges are between $740-$880 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $20,093 |
Receiving Student Loans | 87% | $7,544 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Lake Erie College may provide student services like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
Graduation Rates
The overall graduation rate of LEC is close to 45%.
Number of Year to Graduate | Percent of Entering Class |
---|---|
Students Graduating in 4 Years | 28% |
Graduating in 5 Years | 16% |
Graduating in 6 Years | 1% |
Intercollegiate Athletics
Lake Erie College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II (with football) classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
- Basketball (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
- Track and Field (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
- Football (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

Get more information about the programs offered by Lake Erie College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, M)
- Accounting (B)
- Advertising and Marketing (B)
- Finance (B)
- International Business (B)
- Human Resources (B)
- Entrepreneurship
Communications and Journalism
- Communication and Journalism (B)
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (B)
Education
- Secondary Education (B, C)
- Early Childhood Education (B, C)
- Special Education (B, C)
- Middle School Teacher (B)
- Education (M)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
- German Language and Literature
- Spanish Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- Italian Language and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Animal-Assisted Therapy
- Physician Assistant
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Professions and Studies
- Paralegal (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Sports Management (B)
- Sports Studies
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
- Digital Arts (B)
- Fine Arts and Art Studies (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Lake Erie College.
- University of Pittsburgh - Titusville in Titusville, PA (82 miles away)
- Ohio State University - Mansfield Campus in Mansfield, OH (94 miles away)
- West Liberty University in West Liberty, WV (110 miles away)
- Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Greater Allegheny in McKeesport, PA (121 miles away)
- Ohio State University - Marion Campus in Marion, OH (124 miles away)
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Data Disclaimer
Information displayed on this page has been obtained from Institution, State, and Federal data sources, including the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Survey 2010-2016. Information should be solely used for informational purposes only and may not be accurate for the current year. Contact Lake Erie College for official up-to-date information.