Painesville, OH · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Lake Erie College

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 942-student campus.

6.37
Incidents / 1k students
#2,711
Rank of 3,050
#97
OH rank
942
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Lake Erie College reports 6.37 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,711 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.

6.37
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,711
of 3,050 ranked nationally
6
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

+5 reported incidents

Lake Erie College increased from 1 to 6 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Lake Erie College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Painesville, OH, enrolling approximately 942 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 15 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within OH, it ranks #97 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 942 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Lake Erie College is "Fondling" with 5 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in OH averaging 4.67 incidents per 1,000 students, Lake Erie College reports 36% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

6.37 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2711

See peer comparison

State Rank (OH)

#97

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

6

across 11 crime categories

Safety percentile vs. peers

Lake Erie College percentile rank 11.1%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2711 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Lake Erie College reports 36% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$37,634
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,634
Avg Net Price
$20,961
Median Debt
$26,000
Pell Grant Recipients
37%
How does this cost rank in OH? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
70%
ACT Average
20

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
40%
Retention Rate
59%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$43,959
Median Earnings (10yr)
$50,417
Loan Repayment (3yr)
76%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Lake Erie College: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 25% (8 → 6 incidents)

0510 202120222023 8 6 ▼ -25.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 200
Arson 000
Burglary 100
Fondling 113
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 100
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 005
Robbery 100
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 12
Liquor 2023 0 10
Weapons 2023 0 3
Drugs 2022 0 10
Liquor 2022 0 12
Weapons 2022 0 1
Drugs 2021 1 18
Liquor 2021 0 17
Weapons 2021 0 0

Lake Erie College vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

OH

Lake Erie College

6.37 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,711
Enrollment
942
Data year
2023

IA

Briar Cliff University

4.26 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,498
Enrollment
940
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Saint Augustine's University
Raleigh, NC · 943 enrolled
Safety Score 18.03
Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, IA · 940 enrolled
Safety Score 4.26
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Camden, AR · 939 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · 939 enrolled
Safety Score 1.06
St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens
Rego Park, NY · 945 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Lake Erie College nationally (rank #2711), regardless of size or state.

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY
National Rank #2710
The New England Conservatory of Music
Boston, MA
National Rank #2712
Lincoln College of Technology-Denver
Denver, CO
National Rank #2709
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
National Rank #2713
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY
National Rank #2708

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Erie College safe?
Lake Erie College has a safety score of 6.37 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,711 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Lake Erie College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Lake Erie College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in OH.
Does Lake Erie College have fire safety data?
Yes. Lake Erie College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Lake Erie College's Safety Profile

Lake Erie College in Painesville, OH enrolls 942 students and has a safety score of 6.37 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2711 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 1 in 2022 to 6 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

Lake Erie College's 6.37 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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