More selective than 61% of Ohio colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
3% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 43% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose LEC over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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LEC admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 70% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 64% | 485–560 | 460–555 | 18–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is LEC compared with other Ohio colleges?
LEC has the 25th-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Ohio colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | University of Dayton | 65% | 80% | $29,533 |
| 22 | Bluffton University | 67% | 53% | $19,943 |
| 23 | Columbus College of Art & Design | 68% | 56% | $29,439 |
| 24 | Capital University | 70% | 60% | $22,576 |
| 25 | Lake Erie College | 70% | 38% | $20,961 |
| 26 | Walsh University | 71% | 59% | $20,493 |
| 27 | Wittenberg University | 72% | 53% | $18,649 |
| 28 | Lourdes University | 74% | 32% | $23,206 |
| 29 | Ohio Northern University | 74% | 75% | $24,478 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Ohio colleges →
Who enrolls at LEC
College Scorecard; IPEDS
LEC admissions questions
What is the LEC acceptance rate?
Lake Erie College accepts 70% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 765 of 1,193 applicants were admitted.
Does LEC require the SAT or ACT?
Lake Erie College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 3% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 43% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at LEC?
24% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (187 of 765).
Is LEC getting harder to get into?
Lake Erie College accepted 70% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 64% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Lake Erie College overview