Lake Erie College

Since its founding in 1856, Lake Erie College has provided a distinctive education for its students. The College has remained forward-thinking and progressive over the years. The private liberal arts college is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and provides engaged learning through small class sizes. The student-faculty ratio is 14:1 and 68 percent of its classes are with fewer than 20 students. Lake Erie College offers 37 undergraduate majors and two graduate degrees (MBA, M.Ed). Popular majors include those in business, biology and the sciences (with concentrations in pre-medicine, pre-occupational therapy, pre-physical therapy, and pre-pharmacy), equine studies, mathematics, and integrated media, digital art and technology (IMDAT). Lake Erie is the only college in the country to offer a full major in entrepreneurship and a minor in entrepreneurship to all students, with no prerequisite. It is also the only college in the U.S. to offer an undergraduate entrepreneurship major in equestrian studies. Our corporate partners offer Lake Erie students internships with numerous possibilities. Strong affiliations with globally recognized names such as Parker Hannifin, University Hospitals and First Energy Corporation make it possible for students to interact with CEOs and upper-level executives. Students are provided opportunities to assist with case studies, market analysis and real-world learning experiences. The College also offers involvement in one of four Learning Communities. These provide an opportunity to celebrate academic interests while being an active participant in experiential learning. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the International Study program. Students may choose to spend an entire semester abroad or take part in study tours. Our students have explored Costa Rica, Europe, China, Galapagos Islands and the Czech Republic; students are prepared by completing a course in international studies ahead of their trip. The College has a strong athletic program. Lake Erie is a member of the GLIAC and has 23 NCAA division II varsity athletic teams, including men's and women's lacrosse, golf, basketball, tennis, indoor and outdoor track, cross country, soccer, swimming and diving and volleyball. Men's football, baseball and wrestling, and women's softball are also offered. Co-ed intercollegiate equestrian teams also engage in the sport of Hunt Seat, Western and Dressage. Lake Erie College is home to nearly 1,200 students with the majority living in on-campus residence halls or nearby college-owned apartments. The three-story bright and spacious Holden Center, the hub of student life, features a dining hall with a variety of healthy food choices, the Storm cafe, a TV and lounge area, recreation activities and the College bookstore. The campus is home to 31 clubs and organizations, and offers a variety of extracurricular activities including honors and scholars programs; theatre, dance and music productions; and internationally recognized guest speakers. Nestled three miles from the shores of Lake Erie, the College features expanses of green space in a rural atmosphere while, at the same time, offers exciting activities in the diverse urban centers of Cleveland, just 27 minutes west. The campus is quiet, serene and safe and comprised of 18 buildings with an additional 86 acres located six miles from campus housing the George M. Humphrey Equestrian Learning Center. The Learning Center features a 95-stall barn with multiple riding facilities. Students can bring their own horse or work with College-owned horses. Transportation is provided to and from the Learning Center from the main campus. President Michael T. Victor knows the students by name and has a welcome, open-door policy. He is to be interrupted from any meeting so he can spend a few minutes talking with prospective new students and parents. Call 1-855-GO STORM or visit lec.edu to arrange your tour.