Lees-McRae College

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

Lees-McRae College is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Banner Elk, NC. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification. Lees-McRae College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges .

77% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 2,084 applied, 1,600 accepted, and 223 enrolled in Lees-McRae. 83 men and 140 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $33,850 for undergraduate programs and $10,485 for graduate programs. Tuition has increased by 6.65% compared to last year at Lees-McRae College. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

830 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $18,773. For freshmen, 212 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $19,843. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 910 students enrolled Lees-McRae in 2025. By gender, 297 men and 613 women students are enrolled. There are 873 undergraduate and 37 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

29 Major Programs

5 programs through online 5 graduate programs Bachelor's Master's Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Lees-McRae is 42% and the transfer-out rate is 41%. The retention rate is 69% for full-time and 69% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 42% Transfer-out Rate 41% Retention Rate 69% Students to Faculty Ratio 11 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 119 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Lees-McRae and the average faculty salary is $55,346. The studetns to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. There are 266 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $53,521. Number of Faculties 119 Average Faculty Salary $55,346 Number of Staffs 266 Average Staff Salary $53,521

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services Libraries See More

Banner Elk, NC