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Lake Erie College was established in 1856 as the Lake Erie Female Seminary. The college is located on a 60-acre campus in Painesville, Ohio. The 85-acre George M. Humphrey Equestrian Center is also owned by LEC.
Lake Erie College awards Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, and Bachelor of Science degrees. In addition, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Science in Education degrees are also available. Students can choose from over 30 majors in the fields of management studies, fine arts, education, languages and communication, science and math, equine studies, and social sciences.
The sports teams of Lake Erie College are nicknamed the Storm. They participate in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, football, lacrosse, tennis, track and field, soccer, softball, and volleyball. LEC is a member of the NCAA Division II.
Lake Erie College can be found in Painesville, OH (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 science, agricultural science and management, animal science and care, fine arts, business and management, and conservation and resource management.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 425 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Lake Erie College centered around 430 to 540, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 941 students were enrolled in Lake Erie College.
Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Lake Erie College offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Division II Independents competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"In the context of a long liberal arts tradition, Lake Erie College provides distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students to meet career and life challenges as educated and responsible citizens of local, national and international communities."
More complete details are provided below.
Lake Erie College
391 W Washington St
Painesville, OH 44077-3389
General Phone: (440) 375-7000
http://www.lec.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 77 | business management, accounting, international business, marketing, human resources management, entrepreneurship |
| Education And Teaching | 41 | education, early childhood education, middle school teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 25 | interdisciplinary studies, social services, English, foreign language and literature, history |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 22 | farm management |
| Science | 12 | biology, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | psychology |
| Animal Science And Care | 7 | equestrian studies |
| Law | 5 | legal assistant |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental science |
| Media | 3 | communication and journalism |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1 | criminal justice and administration |
| Art Studies | 0 | arts management |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | sports and fitness management |
Number of programs and degrees for Lake Erie College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 152 | 26 |
| Master's degree | 56 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Lake Erie College had a total enrollment of 941 students (843 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 78% |
| Pennsylvania | 11% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| New York | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Lake Erie College offers campus housing for 478 of its 843 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Painesville, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 987 | 616 | 62% | 252 | 41% |
| Men | 474 | 296 | 62% | 120 | 41% |
| Women | 513 | 320 | 62% | 132 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 425 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 540 |
| SAT Writing | 415 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 33% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 87% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,220 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,220 |
| Room and board | $ 7,650 |
| Room charge | $ 3,860 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,790 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,902 |
Financial Aid:
Lake Erie College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 306600)
Lake Erie College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $75,856 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 9 | $49,407 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $52,468 | 12 | $46,893 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $36,550 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 15 | $61,000 | 27 | $47,488 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Division II Independents |
| Basketball | Division II Independents |
| Baseball | Division II Independents |
| Track | Division II Independents |
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
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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