Lake Erie College is a private liberal arts college in Painesville, Ohio, founded in 1856 as the Lake Erie Female Seminary. Renowned for its equine studies program, it offers 37 majors across business, education, psychology, and sciences on a 48-acre campus near Lake Erie. Highlights include small classes, NCAA Division II Storm athletics, and personalized faculty attention.

State

Ohio

Student Population

744

Acceptance Rate

64%

GPA Range

3.0-3.6

SAT Range

Not reported

Common Majors

Business, psychology, equine studies, education, criminal justice

"Lake Erie's close-knit Storm culture thrives on our cozy campus where profs know your name. Off-campus, Lake Erie's beaches and Cleveland concerts refresh; students love hands-on equine work, small classes, supportive faculty, spirited games, and family-like bonds perfect for personal growth."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$36,032

Conference

Great Midwest Athletic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

80-81

Avg Women's Scores

78-80

Men's Team Notes

Lake Erie women’s golf typically scores in the mid‑70s to mid‑80s per round, with several players posting in the 70s and others in the mid‑70s to mid‑80s. The team regularly finishes in the upper half of multi‑round events, highlighted by steady improvement and solid counting‑round depth.

Women's Team Notes

Lake Erie men’s golf posts team totals in the mid‑300s over 18 holes, with players generally carding in the mid‑70s to low‑80s and occasional scores in the 60s. The Storm consistently compete in multi‑round events, working to lower their average through better consistency and stronger counting‑round performances.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Olivia Nation (Interim)

Women's Coach

Olivia Nation (Interim)

Men's Email

ozampedro@lec.edu

Women's Email

ozampedro@lec.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Olivia Nation leads Lake Erie men's golf as interim head coach, guiding Storm through GMAC schedules at Pine Hills Golf Club and regional invitationals. Nation builds competitive depth amid transition while maintaining academic priorities characteristic of Lake Erie's DII programs. Her leadership targets conference contention and Great Lakes Region NCAA qualification.

Women's Coach Bio

Olivia Nation directs Lake Erie women's golf as interim head coach, developing Storm roster within GMAC competition. Supported by athletic trainer Megan Etter, Nation emphasizes player fundamentals and team scoring for postseason pushes. Her unified oversight across genders sustains programs during coaching transition.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

"Lake Erie's close-knit Storm culture thrives on our cozy campus where profs know your name. Off-campus, Lake Erie's beaches and Cleveland concerts refresh; students love hands-on equine work, small classes, supportive faculty, spirited games, and family-like bonds perfect for personal growth."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Women's Team Notes

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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