Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 644
Graduate Enrollment: 194
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 54.73%
Male/Female: 56% / 44% (2017)
First generation college students: 32.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.3% (2014)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 60.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 42.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 33.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 24.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 63.4%
Black: 15.5%
Hispanic: 5.8%
Asian: 0.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 3.1%
Non-resident alien: 4.0%
Unknown race: 6.8%
Black: 15.5%
Hispanic: 5.8%
Asian: 0.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 3.1%
Non-resident alien: 4.0%
Unknown race: 6.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $46,763
In-State tuition: $34,046Out-of-State tuition: $34,046
Estimated books and supplies: $1,220 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,714 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,960 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $15,180 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,960 (2022)
Average Family Income: $73,170 (2017)
Median Family Income: $54,421 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 34.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 61.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $276 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $16,884 |
| $30k-48k | $19,894 |
| $48k-75k | $22,022 |
| $75k-110k | $21,050 |
| $110k+ | $25,531 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 36%6-year graduation rate: 45%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $13,729 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $15,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 71.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 76.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 78.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 51.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 58.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $35,544 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $45,917 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural Business and Management. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 3 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Special Education and Teaching. | 19 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 14 | $31,000 | $268 | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Legal Support Services. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 14 | $27,000 | $286 | $46,892 ($3,908) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 8 | $35,167 ($2,931) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 14 | $28,000 | $286 | $29,550 ($2,463) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 9 | $54,097 ($4,508) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 24 | $1,171 | $109,630 ($9,136) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 20 | $27,000 | $286 | $45,595 ($3,800) | $47,036 ($3,920) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 57 | $466 | $53,104 ($4,425) | $58,944 ($4,912) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $50,904Full time faculty: 39%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $32,556,315 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $40,887,307 (2022)