Established in 1856, Lake Erie College is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Painesville (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Ohio. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Lake Erie College (LEC) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Lake Erie College (LEC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 166 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. LEC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.