PrivateSuburban

Lake Erie College

LEC

Painesville, Ohio 44077-3389

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Tight-knitSuburban

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

Plan Your Visit

64%Acceptance

1114SAT Avg

678Students

12:1Student:Faculty

42%Grad Rate

$50,417Earnings 10yr

$21,296Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate64.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1114

Reading & WritingMid: 510

485560

MathMid: 508

460555

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20

1824

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

42.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.4%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,875

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (37)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

66%

Below Average

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

10 Years$50,417

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Unicorns when

Intercollegiate athleticsNational collegiateCollegiate tennis

History & Fun Facts

•Helen Rockwell Morley Memorial Music Building, opened in 1927 – its classic Greek design, Corinthian pillars, seating for more than 1,000, and four-manual E.
•The Civil Aeronautics Authority approved Lake Erie for a civilian pilot program in 1939, several years after Amelia Earhart visited the campus to speak to its Aviators Club.
•A special exhibit of Modern art signaled the opening of Royce Hall for the Fine and Performing Arts in 1970.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CLE Cleveland38 mi

PIT Pittsburgh99 mi

DTW Detroit113 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA525 mi · ~15h 10m drive

New York, NY383 mi · ~11h 4m drive

Hartford, CT442 mi · ~12h 46m drive

Providence, RI507 mi · ~14h 39m drive

Albany, NY389 mi · ~11h 14m drive

Syracuse, NY276 mi · ~7h 58m drive

Rochester, NY211 mi · ~6h 6m drive

Buffalo, NY146 mi · ~4h 13m drive

Philadelphia, PA341 mi · ~9h 51m drive

Pittsburgh, PA110 mi · ~3h 11m drive

Harrisburg, PA249 mi · ~7h 12m drive

Newark, NJ374 mi · ~10h 48m drive

Washington, DC295 mi · ~8h 31m drive

Baltimore, MD296 mi · ~8h 33m drive

Atlanta, GA577 mi · ~16h 40m drive

Charlotte, NC449 mi · ~12h 58m drive

Raleigh, NC434 mi · ~12h 32m drive

Miami, FL1104 mi · ~31h 54m drive

Orlando, FL911 mi · ~26h 19m drive

Tampa, FL954 mi · ~27h 34m drive

Nashville, TN485 mi · ~14h 1m drive

New Orleans, LA950 mi · ~27h 27m drive

Richmond, VA353 mi · ~10h 12m drive

Chicago, IL329 mi · ~9h 30m drive

Detroit, MI101 mi · ~2h 55m drive

Minneapolis, MN643 mi · ~18h 35m drive

St. Louis, MO518 mi · ~14h 58m drive

Kansas City, MO723 mi · ~20h 53m drive

Indianapolis, IN290 mi · ~8h 23m drive

Columbus, OH152 mi · ~4h 23m drive

Cleveland, OH27 mi · ~47 min drive

Milwaukee, WI352 mi · ~10h 10m drive

Dallas, TX1052 mi · ~30h 23m drive

Houston, TX1141 mi · ~32h 58m drive

Austin, TX1211 mi · ~34h 59m drive

San Antonio, TX1284 mi · ~37h 6m drive

Los Angeles, CA2068 mi · ~59h 45m drive

San Francisco, CA2183 mi · ~63h 4m drive

San Diego, CA2055 mi · ~59h 22m drive

Seattle, WA2035 mi · ~58h 47m drive

Portland, OR2066 mi · ~59h 41m drive

Denver, CO1246 mi · ~36h drive

Phoenix, AZ1771 mi · ~51h 10m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1585 mi · ~45h 47m drive

Honolulu, HI4577 mi · ~132h 13m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

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