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Lake Erie College

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Since 1856, Lake Erie College has embraced innovation. We prepare our students not just for their fields of interest but for the world they'll enter after graduation. By helping our students learn not just facts but how to learn, the liberal arts education we offer stands the test of time. Our historic buildings and traditions acknowledge the past while our forward-thinking curriculum lends an eye to the future. Regardless of academic interest, Lake Erie College provides its students with a highly personalized educational experience that empowers them to lead lives of significance.
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Academic programs

  • Science
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Education
  • Communication
  • Music
  • Art & Design
  • Economics
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Performing Arts
  • Social Science
  • Psychology

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Study Abroad

Application information

First-year

Admission decisions are based on your full portfolio and the probability of your success as a part of the LEC community. In the application review process, we strive to discover students who will bring academic and creative achievements, elements of diversity, proven commitments to community service and the potential to make significant contributions to our campus community.

Furthermore, LEC seeks talented students who show the capacity to develop analytical minds, uphold civic and global responsibilities, contribute to our athletic programs, adhere to sound ethical principles and respect human diversity and individuality.

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Visit us

Visiting our historic college campus will help you envision your future with us. Get a first hand look at classes, talk to faculty, and work out your next steps with our Admission Counselors.

At Lake Erie College, our small, vibrant community prepares students for professional success and for personal lives of meaning.