LEC Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at LEC is 64.1%.  Its admission rate is the 25th lowest in Ohio.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into LEC and can you get accepted?

LEC is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 765 out of the 1,193 who applied were admitted.

Lake Erie College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.19. 24% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into LEC?

64% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Lake Erie College you should:

• Have a high school GPA of 3.19 or better
• Earn B grades in high school
• Score 1030 on the SAT
• Score 21 on the ACT

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

What GPA do you need to get into Lake Erie College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into LEC are to have around a 3.19 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as LEC accepts 64% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at LEC is 3.19 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #62 in Ohio for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since LEC is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.19 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Lake Erie College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 3% of students submitted SAT scores and 43% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Lake Erie College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at LEC is 1030 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 945-1115. Students who get into Lake Erie College score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  LEC ranks #37 in the state of Ohio for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1030 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. LEC regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 945 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 945, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 860, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Lake Erie College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1030, you have around a 64% chance of being admitted. A 1115 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 77% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into LEC?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to LEC is 21, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 24.  The school ranks #36 in Ohio for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 21. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 18 and score in the score in the top 62 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 15.

43 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Lake Erie College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Lake Erie College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into LEC for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 21 score has around 64% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 77% with a 24 ACT score.

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Lake Erie College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Lake Erie College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Credits Accepted

Admission Requirements Summary

Because LEC is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.19 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1030 on the SAT and 21 on the ACT will further lock in your application.