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Lake Erie College
Most applicants get into Lake Erie College — 70.4% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Lake Erie College occupies suburban Painesville, OH — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $70,067 four years out. Faculty pay averages $82,824 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 852 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 59.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 945 and 1115 — below the OH middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Lake Erie College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Lake Erie College is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 945–1115 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Lake Erie College's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 485 | 520 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 520 | 555 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Lake Erie College received 1,193 applications and admitted 765 (64.1%), with 187 enrolling.
How Lake Erie College compares
| Lake Erie College | Ohio median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 70.4% | 76.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $37,634 | $29,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $50,417 | $52,356 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Lake Erie College's median earnings are $50,417 — below the Ohio benchmark of $52,356. Weigh that against the $37,634 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Lake Erie College lists tuition at $37,634 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Lake Erie College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $37,634 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 852 undergraduates, Lake Erie College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Fewer than half of Lake Erie College students — 38% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Lake Erie College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,067 |
| Biology, General | $57,506 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,426 |
| Psychology, General | $48,687 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,284 |
Median earnings for these 5 Lake Erie College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $50,417 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 25 additional Lake Erie College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Lake Erie College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 945–1115 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 70.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Lake Erie College's acceptance rate?
64.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 765 admitted from 1,193 applicants.
How much does Lake Erie College cost?
At Lake Erie College, published tuition is $37,634 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Lake Erie College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Lake Erie College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $50,417 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Ohio
- Kettering College — 76.5% admitted
- Lourdes University — 74.1% admitted
- Malone University — 75.9% admitted
- John Carroll University — 80.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.