School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Lees-McRae College is a small private college located on a rural campus in Banner Elk, North Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 818, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The college offers 25 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 44%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $28,790.
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired to be considered for admission
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
ACT 25th-75th Percentile20-25
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1040-1170
839
Students enrolled
22%
Online student enrollment
10:1
Student to faculty ratio
White
74%
Unknown
4%
Black
9%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
4%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
28% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Yes
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Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.22% online, 78% on-campus.
68% On-campus
32% Online
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's24% online
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's100% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $28,790 | $28,790 |
Graduate | $9,000 | $9,000 |
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $600 |
On-campus room and board | $13,730 |
On-campus other expenses | $4,420 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $13,730 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $6,420 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,420 |
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $47,540 | $47,540 |
Off-campus without family | $49,540 | $49,540 |
Off-campus with family | $33,810 | $33,810 |
Federal Grant Aid
28%
State Grant Aid
23%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
28%
$17k
Average student debtafter graduation
$33k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields. | |||
2 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
3 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
4 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
5 | Education. | |||
6 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
7 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
8 | History. | |||
9 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
10 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
11 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
12 | Psychology. | |||
13 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
14 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.