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Private nonprofit, 4-Year
Painesville, OH

Lake Erie College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in OH. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$36,032

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

64.1%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

42.0%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$50,417

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Lake Erie College is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Painesville, OH. With a competitive tuition profile of $36,032, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 42.0% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Admissions Intel

SAT Score Range

Reading & Writing485 – 560
20025th–75th percentile800
Math460 – 555
20025th–75th percentile800

ACT Score Range

Composite18 – 24
125th–75th percentile36

Acceptance Rate

64.1%

Transfer-Out Rate0.0%

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$144,128

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

7.1 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$20,417

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$60,042

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$264,212

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 42%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Lake Erie College is $26,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
42.0%
58.0%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
55.2%
Black
14.0%
Unknown
13.1%
Hispanic
8.8%
International
4.3%
Two or more
2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.9%
Asian
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$36,032

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$17,958
$30k - $48k$19,969
$48k - $75k$18,863
$75k+$24,170

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$26,000
Pell Grant Recipients29.0%
Using Federal Loans57.6%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment63.8%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

65.9%

Success

42.0%

In-State Cost

$36,032

Age 25+ Students

8.5%

Carnegie Class

Master's: Smaller

Working at 6yr

314 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Painesville (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Painesville (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.