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About Lake Erie College

small private collegemasters level programslow student faculty ratiotest optional admissionsbusiness and education focus

Lake Erie College is a private university in Painesville, OH, known for its small private college, masters level programs, and low student faculty ratio. With an acceptance rate of 54%, Lake Erie College is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 225 students each year. Lake Erie College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1000–1170, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Lake Erie College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $26,462 per year; the sticker price of $48,940 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Lake Erie College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

54%
Overall Accept Rate
1085
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1000 – 1170 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Lake Erie College

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Essay Strategy
With fewer than 1,000 undergraduates on campus, Lake Erie expects students who want close faculty relationships and a tight community, so use your personal statement or supplemental writing to explain specifically why a small liberal arts environment fits your learning style better than a large university.
Extracurriculars
Lake Erie College has one of the few accredited equestrian programs in Ohio, so if you have any riding, horse care, or equine science background, highlight it prominently in your application because it signals genuine fit with what makes this school distinctive.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Lake Erie College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$49k/yr$20.2k
30k-48k~$49k/yr$19.6k
48k-75k~$49k/yr$18.5k
75k-110k~$49k/yr$23.2k
110k+~$49k/yr$22.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

42%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$44k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
634
Undergrad Enrollment
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