Private nonprofit four-year university in Painesville, OH that costs an average of $13,324 a year after financial aid, admits 70% of applicants and graduates 44% of full-time students.
Cost of LEC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $52,847 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $38,700 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $13,350 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,220 |
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| Average net price after aid | $13,324 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $11,400 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,306 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $15,106 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $15,720 |
| $110,001+ | $14,067 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with LEC's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at LEC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (31)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Accounting and Related Services | 22 | — | — |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | 3 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 12 | — | — |
| Biology | 23 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 47 | — | $25,500 |
| Chemistry | 2 | — | — |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 7 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 20 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 4 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 11 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 2 | — | — |
| History | 6 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 2 | — | — |
| International Business | 1 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 1 | — | — |
| Marketing | 14 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 5 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 4 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 4 | — | — |
| Psychology | 21 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 7 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 13 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 29 | — | $26,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 35 | — | $22,500 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (5)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 51 | $110,046 | $113,350 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 82 | $61,791 | $35,261 |
| Education | 22 | $49,412 | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 9 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 1 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Special Education and Teaching | 9 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is LEC's acceptance rate?
Lake Erie College admits 70% of applicants.
How much does LEC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $52,847 a year (tuition and fees: $38,700). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $13,324 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,400.
How much do LEC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $54,578 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 45th of 73 similar colleges in Ohio.
What is LEC's graduation rate?
44% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 59% of first-year students return for a second year.