Lake Erie College
LEC
Painesville, Ohio 44077-3389
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Unicorns when
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
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1114
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
Programs (37)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
66%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
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).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from OH state average + suburban adjustment