Lake Erie College's published cost of attendance is $50,790. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $20,195, middle-income families pay around $18,548, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,370.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $50,790 |
| Tuition and Fees | $37,634 |
| Room and Board | $13,036 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,220 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$29,829 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $20,961 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $20,195 |
| $30–48k | $19,575 |
| $48–75k | $18,548 |
| $75–110k | $23,205 |
| $110k+ | $22,370 |
Lake Erie College's published cost of attendance is $50,790. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $20,195, middle-income families pay around $18,548, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,370. Azimuth ranks Lake Erie College #857 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry: net price and sticker price can differ substantially, and understanding that gap matters when comparing institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $26,022; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. Families should weigh any Parent PLUS obligations against need-based aid and non-loan financing alternatives before borrowing — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For the typical graduate at Lake Erie College's median four-year earnings of $57,903, median federal debt of $26,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $294 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Lake Erie College earn median 4-year earnings of $57,903, placing Lake Erie College in the 32.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,183 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Lake Erie College in the 40.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Lake Erie College #827 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on business and professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 22 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $70,067, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Teacher Education program graduates 18 students earning $41,284, while Psychology, General with 15 graduates earns $48,687. These concentrations in Business and related professional disciplines align with Lake Erie College's program portfolio and support graduates into stable career pathways with measurable long-term financial outcomes.
