College
- AcademicsC+
- ValueC+
- DiversityA-
- CampusC+
- AthleticsB
- Party SceneC
- ProfessorsC+
- LocationB
- DormsC-
- Campus FoodC-
- Student LifeB-
- SafetyA-
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Conference Carolinas
Lees-McRae College Rankings
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
71%
SAT Range
—
ACT Range
18-22
Application Fee
$35
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
—
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Cost
Net Price
$21,832/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
C+
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Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 77%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.13 responses
- 80%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.15 responses
- 67%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.15 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Nursing
95 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
54 GraduatesElementary Education
38 GraduatesZoology and Entomology
33 GraduatesBusiness
23 GraduatesSport and Fitness Management
18 GraduatesHuman Services
17 GraduatesBiology
12 GraduatesPsychology
12 GraduatesCommunications
7 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
891Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
21%
Pell Grant
43%
Varsity Athletes
22%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
96%
Poll
- 44%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.18 responses
Poll
- 43%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.23 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$33,000/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
32%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%- 71%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.7 responses
Lees-McRae College Reviews
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I love Lees-McRae! Like any school, of course there are things that could be improved upon. For example, the residence halls are old and slightly out of date, and campus spirit is generally low. However, what I think speaks volumes for the quality of LMC is that despite the minor inconveniences that go along with campus life, cafeteria food, and fees, life at Lees-McRae is amazing. It is so easy to overlook the struggles that would exist at any campus because the quality of the education and the beauty of life here is incomparable. Every day here is a chance for an adventure and a chance to learn under some of the most interesting, personal, and caring professors imaginable.
I love the environment at Lees-McRae College. The rock constructed building's are amazingly beautiful as well as the general Banner Elk region. There is a sense of security being nestled in the mountains. The staff and fellow classmates are all very friendly and welcoming. The faculty makes learning fun and are always willing to help students be successful. I enjoy the athletics and especially track. I would however participate in football if it were offered. A parking structure of some sort would also be beneficial in providing students with closer to campus parking. I enjoy everything Lee's McRae has to offer and am glad I choose this college.
It is located in the mountains. People have to make trips down to Boone. The school is too expensive for a private school with such capacity and infrastructure. If I were to rate their food 1 is me being nice. Basically, you do not the value for the amount you are paying. If you're an athlete it might be your kind of school ,because is about 50% athlete dominated. Their parking is the worst, why would anybody want to park 15-30 minutes away from their dorms. There are no INTERESTING gatherings and I even had to start a club of my one for people in general. The professors all have different auras off of them. I suggest they need a mini kitchen in each dorm, so others can cook or even just warm stuff up. A place open to the residents in general. Doing your laundry is another major problem. These are some of the issues my club STM and I have discussed and ways of financing such projects because life at LMC can be a lot more better.