Lees-McRae College

Banner Elk, NC

Private nonprofit small campus Rural: Distant 873 undergrads

Cost

Average net price
$28,340per year, after aid
In-state tuition
$33,250published rate
Out-of-state tuition
$33,250published rate

Net price is an average across aided students — what your family actually pays depends on your finances, and can be lower or higher.

Admissions

Acceptance rate
77%
Average ACT
23of admitted students

Context for the class as a whole, not a prediction about any one applicant.

Outcomes

Median earnings
$43,41510 years after entry

Median earnings of former students who received federal aid, measured 10 years after they started.

Campus life

Campus setting
Rural: Distant
Residential character
Highly residential — most students live on campus
Religious affiliation
Presbyterian Church (USA)

Most common fields of study

  • Biological & biomedical sciences27%
  • Business & marketing13%
  • Education13%
  • Parks, recreation & fitness12%
  • Public administration & social services11%
  • Homeland security & law enforcement10%

Share of degrees awarded, by broad field.

Athletics

NCAA Division II without football

  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball

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Data from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard and the Equity in Athletics survey. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available and may be out of date or incomplete — confirm anything decision-critical with the college directly. Official site: Lees-McRae College.