Lake Erie College

Overview

Lake Erie College, established in 1856, is a private liberal arts institution located in Painesville, Ohio, approximately 30 miles northeast of Cleveland. The College is set in a predominantly suburban environment and comprises a campus noted for its Gothic architecture, specifically the historic College Hall which dates to 1874. Lake Erie College offers undergraduate, graduate, and online programs with a focus on personalized education, and is recognized for its equine studies program, among other liberal arts and professional disciplines. The institution provides on-campus living options in residence halls and townhouse-style accommodations. While Lake Erie College maintains a moderately selective admission process, its student-enrollment size allows for a more intimate educational setting. The college fields a variety of sports teams, known as the Storm, but is not distinguished by any particular athletic dominance.

In the most recent statistical year 1,085 prospective students applied, and 587 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 225 enrolled in the school.  717 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 189 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $33,588 plus fees of $1,436.