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54.1%Acceptance
$36,032Tuition
678Students
42%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$50,417Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$36,032
Out-of-State Tuition
$36,032
Average Net Price
$21,296
Students Receiving Financial Aid
29.0%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,592
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$17,520
Books & Supplies
$1,220
Total Cost of Attendance
$48,844
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$276/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
63.8%
Students Taking Federal Loans
57.6%
Pell Grant Recipients
29.0%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $17,958
$30,001 – $48,000 $19,969
$48,001 – $75,000 $18,863
$75,001 – $110,000 $24,170
$110,001+ $24,353

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Cost Overview

Families typically pay around $21,296 annually after financial aid at Lake Erie College, making the four-year cost roughly $85,184. Lower-income families get the best breaks, with those earning under $30,000 paying just $17,958 per year. Even middle-class families earning $48,000-$75,000 pay only $18,863 annually. Higher earners see costs jump to around $24,000 per year.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $26,000, translating to monthly payments of $276. This debt load becomes manageable when compared to median earnings of $50,417 ten years out. The college distributes $25,417 in average institutional grants to 27% of students. With 57% of students taking federal loans and a 64% loan repayment rate, the financial picture shows typical liberal arts college challenges.

Students from lower-income backgrounds get the strongest financial support here, often paying less than community college costs while accessing Lake Erie's signature equestrian programs and 12:1 student-faculty ratio.

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