Lake Erie College

  • 4/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Painesville, OH
  • 0 reviews
#28 Best Private Colleges in Ohio
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Overview

Total enrollment

1,108
Lake Erie College overview
Lake Erie College overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Lake Erie College, located in Painesville, Ohio, approximately 30 miles east of Cleveland, occupies a 125-acre suburban campus characterized by its historic Victorian-era buildings and modern academic facilities. Founded in 1856 as a female seminary before transitioning to a coeducational institution in 1985, the college maintains a selective liberal arts curriculum with distinctive programs in equestrian studies, business, and education. The campus features an equestrian learning center with multiple riding arenas, supporting one of the few college equestrian studies programs in the United States. Students typically reside in one of four residence halls on the main campus, and the college competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Storm, participating in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference.

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Ratings

LEC is rated within the lower 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    4 out of 10
  • Academics
    4 out of 10
  • Resources
    4 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    4 out of 10
  • Value
    2 out of 10
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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy
Lake Erie College admission standards

Acceptance Rate

70.4%
Lake Erie College applications overview
  • Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 19.7%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$37,634
Costs for Lake Erie College
Fee Cost
Tuition $37,634
Books and Supplies $1,220
Other Fees $2,000
Room and Board $13,036
Budget for Other Expenses $3,470
Total One Year Cost $57,360
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$36,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

53% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Lake Erie College are Business, Agriculture, and Education. 36% of students major in Business, 12% in Agriculture, and 11% in Education.

  • Business 36%
  • Agriculture 12%
  • Education 11%
  • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 8%
  • Psychology 6%
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Last updated: August 2026