Lake Erie College can be found in Painesville, Ohio (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at Lake Erie College.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at Lake Erie College are in agricultural science and management, fine arts, and education and teaching.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 430 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Lake Erie College centered around 420 to 530, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
A tenure system is one way Lake Erie College works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 953 students were enrolled in the school. A very high share of students at Lake Erie College are female.
Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Lake Erie College offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Other competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Lake Erie College
391 W Washington St
Painesville, OH 44077-3389
General Phone: (440) 375-7000
Admissions Phone: (440) 375-7000
Financial Aid Phone: (440) 375-7000
http://www.lec.edu
Lake Erie College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 48 | early childhood education, education, middle school teaching |
| Business And Management | 38 | business management, accounting, international business, management information systems |
| Liberal Arts | 28 | interdisciplinary studies, social services, English, foreign language and literature |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 14 | farm management |
| Science | 13 | biology, chemistry |
| Media | 10 | communication and journalism |
| Therapy And Counseling | 9 | psychology |
| Law | 8 | legal assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 5 | criminal justice and administration |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts studies |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Animal Science And Care | 1 | equestrian studies |
| Art Studies | 0 | arts management |
Number of programs and degrees for Lake Erie College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 153 | 22 |
| Master's degree | 27 | 2 |
In 2005, Lake Erie College had a total enrollment of 953 students (722 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 23% |
| Women | 77% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 48% |
| Graduate | 52% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Other Races | 33% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 62% |
| Pennsylvania | 9% |
| New York | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
Lake Erie College offers campus housing for 291 of its 722 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Painesville, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 532 | 404 | 76% | 117 | 29% |
| Men | 114 | 77 | 68% | 27 | 35% |
| Women | 418 | 327 | 78% | 90 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 41% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 71% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (440) 375-7000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,390 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,390 |
| Room and board | $ 6,334 |
| Room charge | $ 3,310 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,240 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,838 |
Financial Aid:
Lake Erie College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 306600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (440) 375-7000
Lake Erie College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $65,476 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $53,578 | 4 | $50,340 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $39,173 | 8 | $41,555 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $33,600 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 17 | $55,825 | 17 | $47,509 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Other |
| Baseball | Other |
| Track | Other |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Equestrian/Equine Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lake Erie College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
NCAA athletic conference member
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