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Lees-McRae College

Banner Elk, NC

Lees-McRae College

Banner Elk, NC

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Undergrad

Tuition & Fees

$38,522

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

33%

male

67%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

76%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,600
Declined 484
Total Received 2,084
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Enrollment

873

undergraduate students

37

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1900, Lees-McRae College is a private Presbyterian liberal arts college that is known for its strong programs in health care and the sciences. It is located on a 460-acre campus in Banner Elk, North Carolina.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 910
Established in 1900
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Presbyterian

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460-acre, semi-rural campus in Banner Elk (population: 1,129), 17 miles from Boone and 50 miles from Johnson City, TN. Air serves Kingsport, TN (45 miles); bus serves Johnson City; train serves Asheville (55 miles).

  • Campus Setting: Rural community

Lees–McRae College
191 Main Street
Banner Elk, NC
28604

Campus Life

no
Housing available
61%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
95%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $25
Other application fee (waived if applicant visits campus)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline December 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Admit Rate

76%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,600
Declined 484
Total Received 2,084

Admissions Factors

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Admissions Right Now

Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
  • Placement service
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$18,588

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $33,250
Housing $7,000
Food $8,200
Additional fees $5,272
Books & supplies $600
Total $54,322
Average Financial Aid - $18,588
Total with Avg. Aid $35,734

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,296,760
State $1,694,335
Institutional $8,099,405
Other external $229,496
Total $12,319,996

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $794,280
Other external
Total $794,280

Scholarships

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 280-4562, extension 8793
F: 828 898-8814

Varsity Sports

M W
Basketball yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, flag football, golf, kickball, soccer, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA (Division II), Conference Carolinas

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes yes
Drama and Dance Teacher Education yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History, General yes
Musical Theatre yes
Nutrition Sciences yes
Outdoor Education yes
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General yes
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies yes
Psychology, General yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes
Wildlife Biology yes
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Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

910

total students

45%

in-state

55%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

96%

873
students

Female
67%
582

Male
33%
291

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

98%

855
students

Female
66%
566

Male
34%
289

2%

18
students

Female
89%
16

Male
11%
2

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Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
6%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Hispanic/Latino
56%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
23%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants Special orientation
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