by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Lake Erie College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Lake Erie College ran $37,634 a year for undergraduate students. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Within that total, required fees were $2,000; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,634 |
| Fees | $2,000 |
| Total | $37,634 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much would Lake Erie College charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how Lake Erie College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In OH | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Lake Erie College is relatively pricey.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Lake Erie College Financial Aid page for more.
Take a look at how tuition at Lake Erie College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $32,610 |
| Two Years Ago | $33,588 |
| One Year Ago | $34,596 |
| Most Recent Year | $35,634 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at LEC has shifted across recent years.
Most recently, tuition rose 3.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $38,763 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.40%, putting next year’s cost near $38,913.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $38,913 |
| In 2 Years | $40,235 |
| In 3 Years | $41,602 |
| In 4 Years | $43,016 |
| In 5 Years | $44,478 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $163,766.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at Lake Erie College, head to the Lake Erie College Financial Aid page.
