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Lake Erie College

Painesville, OH lec.edu 678 students

Lake Erie College's campus is located in Painesville, Ohio, a small city near the shores of Lake Erie. The college is known for its equestrian program, with facilities for riding and training. Students enjoy a close-knit community, with a focus on experiential learning and personalized attention from faculty. Its proximity to Cleveland provides students with access to urban amenities and internship opportunities.

Programs
2
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$39,753
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$36,032
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Lake Erie College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 29% of students receive Pell Grants; 58% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $21,062, roughly 42% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $17,958 $71,832
$30K – $48K $19,969 $79,876
$48K – $75K $18,863 $75,452
$75K – $110K $24,170 $96,680
$110K+ $24,353 $97,412
Sticker price (no aid) $36,032 $144,128
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Lake Erie College

2 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Business Administration Compare across schools →
53
$44,440/yr High 3.1x
Psychology Compare across schools →
33
$35,067/yr High 1.4x