Lake Erie College
Painesville, Ohio · Private
Lake Erie College admitted 64% of 1,193 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 945–1115 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 42% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Lake Erie College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 20, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Lake Erie College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $52,314 a year. After grants, students paid $22,322 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Lake Erie College’s acceptance rate?
Lake Erie College admitted 64% of applicants: 765 of 1,193 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Lake Erie College’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 20, 2026 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Lake Erie College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 945 to 1115, with a median around 1040. A score at or above 1040 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Lake Erie College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Lake Erie College have supplemental essays?
No. Lake Erie College doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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