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Facts at a Glance
Overview: Founded in 1856, Lake Erie College is a private, dynamic and progressive institution of higher education offering 26 undergraduate majors and master's degrees in business administration and education. This co-educational institution, grounded in the liberal arts, enrolls just over 1,100 students of all ages and is nationally recognized for its equine studies program and international learning opportunities for students.
Campus: Located in Painesville, Ohio, 30 miles east of Cleveland. The historic campus is comprised of 60 acres and 18 buildings. The George M. Humphrey Equestrian Center, located 5 miles south of campus in Concord Twp. is comprised of 90 acres, barns that accommodate up to 100 horses and a 1,000 seat arena.
Students: The campus averages over 900 undergraduate students. Another 200 students are enrolled in the graduate level courses and many more take advantage of professional development courses.
Demographics: 60% women, 40% men
60% from Ohio, 40% from out of state (33 states, 4 foreign countries)
90% Caucasian, 7% African-American, 3% Hispanic
2006-2007 Tuition:
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Tuition: |
$22,814 |
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College Fees |
$1,072 |
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Room and Meals |
$7,054 (Based on double room and 14 meal plan |
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Total |
$30,940 |
Graduate Fees:
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MBA
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$545 per credit hour and $45 per credit hour fee |
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MSEd |
$460 per credit hour and $45 fee per credit hour |
| Academics: |
Masters in Business Administration (M.B.A.) |
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Masters of Science in Education (M.S. Ed.) |
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27 areas of undergraduate study, majors and concentrations* include the following: |
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Equine Studies
Equine Entrepreneurship
Facility Management
Teacher/Trainer
Therapeutic Horsemanship*
Fine Arts
Arts Management
Art*
Dance*
Music*
Theater*
Management Studies
Entreprenuership
Sports Management
Accounting
Business Administration
International Business
Legal Studies
Management
Marketing
Information Systems*
Education
Early Childhood
Middle Childhood
Secondary/Young Adult
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Social Sciences
Criminal Justice*
Forensic Psychology*
History
Psychology
Social Science
Multi-National Studies
Science and Math
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Dental
Pre-Veterinary
Pre-Physical Therapy
Languages and Communication
Communications
English
French*
Italian*
German*
Spanish*
Pre-Law
Articulation Agreement with the Duequesne University School of Law
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Largest majors: Management Studies, Equestrian Studies, and Education
Student - Faculty ratio: 12:1
Average class size: 15
Faculty: 51 full-time faculty - 76% hold terminal degrees in their area of study
Misc: All student are assigned an academic advisor, have international study opportunities and the opportunity to complete internships. Merit-Based scholarships exist for all full-time undergraduate students and incoming freshman are eligible for admission to the Honors Program
Accreditations/Professional Memberships: Lake Erie College is an accredited member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Lake Erie is also a member of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio (AICUO), Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education (NOCHE), the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) and the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC).
Housing: The College has four residence halls on campus and five apartment buildings that accommodate approximately 560 students. All residence halls have lounge areas and laundry facilities. Rooms are designed to accommodate two students, have local telephone capability, have data ports for Internet access and free cable. All students housed on campus take advantage of the food service available in the Arthur S. Holden Center.
Athletics: Lake Erie College is currently in NCAA II exploratory status.
Men's Sports: soccer, lacrosse, cross country, golf, basketball, baseball, football, track
Women's Sports: soccer, lacrosse, cross country, golf, volleyball, basketball, softball, track
| Colors: Forest green and white |
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| Mascot: Thunder / Stormy |
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