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Lee University

#703 in Best Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Cleveland, TN
  • 1,439 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B-
  2. Value
    B
  3. Diversity
    B+
  4. Campus
    A
  5. Athletics
    B+
  6. Party Scene
    C-
  7. Professors
    B-
  8. Location
    C+
  9. Dorms
    A-
  10. Campus Food
    B+
  11. Student Life
    B+
  12. Safety
    B+
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Lee University is ...
Private not-for-profit, Methodist
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Gulf South Conference
Address
1120 N Ocoee Street
Cleveland, TN 37320
Website
leeuniversity.edu

Lee University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
87%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
920-1180
ACT Range
21-28
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost

Net Price
$16,789/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $14,650/ year
  • $30-48k
    $14,852/ year
  • $49-75k
    $17,574/ year
  • $76-110k
    $19,307/ year
  • $110k+
    $18,563/ year
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Academics

Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
17:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
91%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.87 responses
67%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.100 responses
69%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.100 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
    94 Graduates
  • Psychology
    73 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    67 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    65 Graduates
  • Health Service Preparatory Studies
    49 Graduates
  • Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
    42 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    36 Graduates
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies
    36 Graduates
  • Public Relations
    23 Graduates
  • Education
    22 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
3,828Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
37%
Varsity Athletes
6%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 61 responses
Report
  • Hipster
    21%
  • Conservative white privilege
    20%
  • Diversity
    20%
  • Student
    13%
  • "Homeschooler"
    5%
  • Unique
    5%
  • White chick
    5%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
86%
Poll
55%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.109 responses
Poll
47%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.135 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 63 responses
Report
  • Christ-centered excellence
    52%
  • Talented
    11%
  • Diverse
    10%
  • Strength based
    10%
  • Caring
    8%
  • Conservative
    3%
  • Fast-paced
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$33,600/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
50%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%
83%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.52 responses
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Absolutely love this school! When most of my friends that go to other colleges refer to having to go to school, they usually speak about it in a dreading and negative way. When I think about being back on Lee campus, I am always excited to be there and get to gain more knowledge. The professors are outstanding and very personable. I feel that the education is definitely worth the price that I am paying for school. The campus itself is absolutely beautiful, and I love just getting to walk around campus looking at the architecture and landscape. I would recommend this school to anyone.
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I have loved my time at Lee University. I have had wonderful professors and the campus and surrounding area is beautiful with lots to do. There is a wide range of student diversity and lots of career choices and activities to get involved with. However, the dorms could use some major updating! When compared to dorms at other colleges that friends attend, Lee's housing/dorms and below par. My parents like that this college seems to be safe and isn't known to be a big party scene place. The campus food is just normal college food, nothing special. I have made some great friends, while at Lee, from other states and countries. I am glad that chose Lee University but wish that the tuition was a little more affordable to reduce the amount of loans that I will have once I graduate.
Lee is an amazing place to go to school. Such a gorgeous campus, caring professors, and an amazing emphasis on spirtual growth. Lot's of strict rules, but what else would you expect from a Christian university? If you want to go to a school where you can grow closer in your relationship with Christ while working towards your career and educational goals, then this place is definitely a good fit for you!