International applicants · 2026–27
Lake Erie College: what international applicants need
Painesville, Ohio
Requirements for the 2026–27 season, updated September 25, 2026.
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The questions international applicants ask
What are Lake Erie College's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Lake Erie College has one application deadline for 2026–27: Early Action on November 20, 2026. It also admits on a rolling basis.
- Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.
What is Lake Erie College's acceptance rate?
70.4% for students who started in fall 2024: Lake Erie College admitted 964 of its 1,370 first-year applicants.
- The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source
Does Lake Erie College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?
It depends. Lake Erie College requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.
- This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
- For the Early Action deadline (November 20, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is November 7, 2026: scores on November 20, 2026, registration by October 23, 2026 (late registration October 27, 2026).
- Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.
How much is Lake Erie College's application fee for international students?
Lake Erie College charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.
Which English tests does Lake Erie College accept?
Lake Erie College lists the TOEFL iBT as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.
- Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.
Does Lake Erie College accept the Duolingo English Test?
The Duolingo English Test isn't among the English tests Lake Erie College lists for 2026–27 (TOEFL iBT). Check its international page before you register.
How many recommendation letters does Lake Erie College require?
Lake Erie College doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.
- Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
- Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.
Does Lake Erie College require the Common App personal essay?
No. Lake Erie College doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.
How many international students does Lake Erie College have?
26 of Lake Erie College's 941 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 2.8%.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source
How much does Lake Erie College cost for international students?
Lake Erie College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $37,634, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $13,036. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $55,360 before any financial aid.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source
Every requirement, in one place
Deadlines
- Early ActionNovember 20, 2026
- Rolling admission: apply as early as you can.
- Application fee
- $0International applicantsUS applicants: $0
- Common App fee waiver
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- SAT / ACT
- SometimesThis is the policy for American applicants. It can differ for international students: check the testing page.
- English proficiency tests accepted
- TOEFL
- Letters and school reports
- No recommendation letters required
- Also required
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