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Lees-McRae College

Lees-McRae College is a small, private institution located in Banner Elk, nc. Founded in 1900, Lees-McRae College offers undergraduate degrees in 25 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 854 undergraduates
cost $29,440 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Lees-McRae College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 61.3%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average 23
Average high school GPA 3.61
Application fee $25
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Key deadlines

June
30
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15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Lees-McRae College is known for one of its top majors: Zoology/Animal Biology. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Other
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Zoology/Animal Biology
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Human Services, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $29,440
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,200
Books & supplies $600
Other expenses $4,500
Cost of attendance* $46,740
Average financial aid package $20,974
Estimated cost $25,766 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $29,440
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,200
Books & supplies $600
Other expenses $4,500
Cost of attendance* $46,740
Average financial aid package $20,974
Estimated cost $25,766 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Lees-McRae College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 854, with gender binary students split 35% male and 65% female.

Total enrollment

856

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
74%
African American %
7%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
9%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Lees-McRae College, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 191 Main Street, Banner Elk, NC 28604
phone 828-898-5241
address www.lmc.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Lees-McRae College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Lees-McRae College?

Lees-McRae College is located in Banner Elk, nc.

What is the acceptance rate at Lees-McRae College? 

The acceptance rate for Lees-McRae College is 61%.

What’s the average GPA for Lees-McRae College?

The average high school GPA for Lees-McRae College students was 3.61.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Lees-McRae College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Lees-McRae College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $186,960.

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