A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at LEC are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 23% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
77%
|
| Black |
10%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 54% more female students than male students enrolled at Lake Erie College with a gender ratio of 13% women to 8% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, LEC has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
8%
|
| Women |
13%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
78
|
| Women |
120
|
LEC serves a low number of students outside of Ohio, with 54 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
54%
|
| Out of State |
40%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
40% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 5.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=203580 IPEDS survey data for Lake Erie College.
Last updated February 24, 2025