Lake Erie College

Lake Erie College is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Painesville, Ohio, in a large suburban setting. The college enrolls 1,103 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 43.00 out of 100. Its completion rate is 42% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 66% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a bachelor's degree program in Physician Associate/Assistant, preparing students for careers as physician assistants in clinical healthcare environments. This program provides a structured academic and clinical preparation pathway within a small, residential college setting.

Painesville is located in Lake County in northeastern Ohio, east of Cleveland along Lake Erie. Lake Erie College offers students a focused academic environment with access to the healthcare infrastructure of the greater Cleveland metropolitan area, supporting practical training opportunities for students in the Physician Associate/Assistant program.