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Tuition & Fees

^$27,521

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

Not Reported

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30-36

24-29

21%

18-23

51%

12-17

24%

6-11

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undergraduateRatios

34^%

male

66^%

female

teacher

students

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Selective

57^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	836
Declined	626
Total Received	1,462

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Private

966

undergraduate students

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School Facts

Lees-McRae College, founded in 1900, is a private, four-year, residential college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. Its 460-acre campus is located in the town of Banner Elk.

Official website	Visit website
Application link	Apply online
Public/private	Private
Campus enrollment	966
Established in	1900
Coeducational	Coeducational

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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 Size: hectares
Nearest airport: Tri-Cities Regional

Lees–McRae College
191 Main Street
Banner Elk
28604

Campus Life

yes: Housing available
62%: Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
yes: Freshman guaranteed housing
yes: Coed housing
yes: Men only housing
yes: Women only housing
yes: Disabled student housing

Top Events

Mountain Day
Appalachian Heritage Week
Mountain Day of Service

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Campus Facts

Drama/Theater group
Choral groups

Campus Security

24 hour emergency telephone/alarm devices
24 hour patrol by trained security personnel
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

Not Reported

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30-36

24-29

21%

18-23

51%

12-17

24%

6-11

Admissions Facts

Considers standardized test scores in admission decisions	yes
Application fee	$35
School has early action program	yes
Average Freshman GPA (4.0 scale)	3.5

Selective

57^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	836
Declined	626
Total Received	1,462

Admissions Factors

Very Important

academic GPA

Considered

extracurricular activities
level of applicant's interest
character/personal qualities
application essay
interview
class rank
recommendation(s)
rigor of secondary school record
talent/ability
standardized test scores

Not Considered

alumni/ae relation
first generation
geographical residence
racial/ethnic status
religious affiliation/commitment
state residency
volunteer work
work experience

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International Facts

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens	16
Accepts International Baccalaureate	no
Offers English as a second language	no

Financial Aid

Average financial aid
Not Reported

Cost

Total	$41,946
Tuition	$25,625
Room & board	$10,870
Additional fees	$1,896
Books & supplies	$550
Other fees	$3,005

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Not Reported

Non-need-based

Not Reported

Scholarships

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Financial Facts

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Tuition guarenteed plan	yes

Varsity Sports

	M	W
Basketball
Cross-country running
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and field
Volleyball

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Athletic Conference

NCAA Division 2

Majors

	Assc.	Bach.	Mast.	Doct.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminology
Design and Visual Communications, General
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Human Services, General
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Musical Theatre
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Religion/Religious Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Visual and Performing Arts, General
Wildlife Biology

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Programs Offered

Double major
Independent study
Accelerated degree
Honors college
Cooporative programs
Internships
Off campus study
Summer session for credit
Study abroad
Part time undergraduate degrees

966

total students

72^%

in-state

28^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100^%

966
students

Female
66^%
634

Male
34^%
332

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

94^%

915
students

Female
65^%
590

Male
35^%
325

6^%

51
students

Female
87^%
44

Male
13^%
7

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Student Facts

Freshman retention rate	66%
Student 4 year graduation rate	35%
Student 5 year graduation rate	3%

Student Break-down

2%: Nonresident aliens
8%: Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%: American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%: Hispanic/Latino
71%: White, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%: Race and/or ethnicity unknown
< 1%: Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

177

Transfer students enrolled

18^%

Transfer students

Transfer Information

Fall transfer enrollment	yes
Winter transfer enrollment	no
Spring transfer enrollment	yes
Summer transfer enrollment	yes
Accepts CLEP subject tests	yes
Accepts CLEP general tests	no
Accepts excelsior college examinations	no
Generally accepts credits from other institutions	yes
Accepts DSST/DANTES	no
Accepts Life Long Learning Credit	no
Age limit (number of years) for completed credits/courses to be transferred	no
No Age limit for completed credits/courses to be transferred	yes

Transfer Application Deadlines

Not reported

Transfer difficulty

'Minimally difficult

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Counseling services

Group career
Individual career
Learning disability
Personal/Psychological

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

Interview workshop
Job Fairs
Job bank
On-campus employer recruitment
Resume preparation

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

Computer training or assistance
Health clinic
Library reserved study rooms

Special programs for physically disabled students

Not Reported

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Percent of freshmen in each score range

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Private

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Campus Life

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Campus Security

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Selective

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Considered

Not Considered

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Financial Aid

Average financial aidNot Reported

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Scholarships & Grants

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total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

966students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

915students

51students

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Student Break-down

Transfer Information

Transfer Application Deadlines

Transfer difficulty

'Minimally difficult

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Remedial services offered

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966
students

915
students

51
students