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Lake Erie College

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Painesville, Ohio 44077-3389

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Lake Erie College is a private institution in Painesville with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1114, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 678 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

42% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,417 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,296.

Established
1856
Mascot
Stormy the Cyclone
Type
Private liberal arts college
64%Acceptance
1114SAT Avg
678Students
12:1Student:Faculty
42%Grad Rate
$50,417Earnings 10yr
$21,296Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Lake Erie College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate64.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1114

Reading & WritingMid: 510
485560
MathMid: 508
460555

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
1824

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

64.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1114

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$36,032
Room & Board$11,592
Books & Supplies$1,220
Total Cost of Attendance$48,278
Average Net Price$21,296
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,958
$30–48K$19,969
$48–75K$18,863
$75–110K$24,170
$110K+$24,353

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,296

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,875

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

4

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (37)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
678
Gender Split
42% / 58%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 55%
Black 14%
Hispanic 9%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate41.9%
Freshman Retention65.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,959
8 Years$46,643
10 Years$50,417

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$37,700
Men
$46,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Unicorns when

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

92Average

Estimated from OH state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Clevelandpop. 370K
27 mi(47 min)
Detroitpop. 640K
101 mi(175 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
110 mi(191 min)

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