LEC Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 70.36%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $37,634
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at LEC:
- Total Enrollment: 1,108, including 295 online students
- 941 Undergraduate, 167 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 48.6% men, 51.4% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 38%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 59%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 40 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 6 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 6 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
LEC Overview
Lake Erie College (LEC) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Painesville, OH. It is classified as Master's College and University with smaller programs by Carnegie Classification
The LEC's tuition & fees is $37,634 for the academic year 2024-2025. 83% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $26,300.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,108 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
LEC's acceptance rate is 70.36% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 19.71%.
LEC ranked 22nd in Ohio Colleges rankings. Lake Erie College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Lake Erie College is $37,634. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,709.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $39,307 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,885.
| Undergraduate | $37,634 |
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| Graduate | $13,709 |
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| Undergraduate | $39,307 |
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| Graduate | $13,885 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Lake Erie College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at LEC
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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