A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at LEC are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 23% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
77%
|
| Black |
10%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 24% more male students than female students enrolled at Lake Erie College with a gender ratio of 55% men to 45% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, LEC has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
55%
|
| Women |
45%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
501
|
| Women |
405
|
LEC serves a low number of students outside of Ohio, with 54 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
54%
|
| Out of State |
40%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
37% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 5.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=203580 IPEDS survey data for Lake Erie College.