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Lees-McRae College
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Lees-McRae College Academics
A small, private 4-year college associated with the Presbyterian Church, Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina is one of the only American colleges to be named in honor of female professionals.
Initially a small all-girls high school, Lees-McRae gradually made the transition to a 4-year college over the course of its century-long existence. Today, Lees-McRae College’s academic offerings fall under two colleges, The School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Professional Studies. There are nearly 30 majors and degree programs divided among these two colleges, with popular courses of study including nursing, business, education, wildlife studies, and performing arts. In addition, several of the school’s branches focus on degree completion programs geared to help students who have dropped out or transferred from other universities complete their courses of study and enter the workforce on an expedited track.
Lees-McRae College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC).
Lees-McRae College Admissions
Applicants to Lees-McRae College are evaluated based on three main areas: high school curriculum, high school completion, and SAT scores. The Lees-McRae College requirements demand a moderately rigorous high school curriculum, including successful completion of standard sequences of English, math, science, and history courses. Either a high school diploma or proof of a GED must be submitted for admission. In addition, all prospective students must sit for the SAT exam and have their scores forwarded to the Lees-McRae College admission office.
Lees-McRae College Financial Aid
In order to receive priority consideration for grants, scholarships, and other forms of financial aid, prospective Lees-McRae College students are advised to submit their FAFSA and other materials prior to mid-March. The school offers a significant array of financial aid and financing options, and a remarkable 90% of the student body at Lees-McRae College receives some form of financial assistance. Loans, state and federal grants, merit- and need-based scholarships, and work-study positions are reported to be the most frequently disbursed forms of financial aid on the Lees-McRae College campus.
Lees-McRae College Students
In many respects, Lees-McRae College hews closely to the traditional idea of campus life, with large proportions of the student body living on campus in residence halls and participating actively in campus-centered events, groups, and activities. Freshmen are required to live on campus, and many upperclassmen choose to carry on this tradition. Although the student body is now evenly split between male and female students, Lees-McRae College offers many of the activities and sports that have long been associated with all-female schools. Popular clubs and organizations include Amnesty International, Backpacking Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Social Dance Club, Students Against a Vanishing Environment (SAVE), and Students of All Races (SOAR).
Lees-McRae College Athletics
Athletics are an important component of campus life at Lees-McRae College, where the Bobcats field men’s and women’s teams in a variety of varsity sports, including basketball, volleyball, soccer, lacrosse, swimming, cycling, and track. Most of the school’s teams participate in the NCAA’s Division II. Intramurals are also an important part of campus life at Lees-McRae College, with regular matches held in traditional sports, as well as more novel activities such as Ultimate Frisbee and billiards.
Information Summary
Ranks 1515th overall and 59th in North Carolina
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
62.4 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$29,753 |
| Admission
Success rate |
73% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
22 / 1080 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
17 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
55% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
889 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Banner Elk, NC 28604-0128
| Surrounding community | Distant rural area (between 5 to 25 mi. away from an urban area) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,466 (N/A urban / 5,466 rural) |
| Households | 2,207 (2.25 people per house) |
| Families | 1,411 (2.76 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 71 |
| Pop. — Asian | 30 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 5 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 38 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 5,338 |
| Pop. — Other | 46 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, no graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, inclusive |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | Very small four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad |  |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Lees-McRae College?
Ranks 761st for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $19,500 | $19,500 | $19,500 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $542 | $542 | $542 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $29,753 | $29,753 | $29,753 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $20,400 | $20,400 | $20,400 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $20,400 | $20,400 | $20,400 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $17,000  $19,500 |
$17,000  $19,500 |
$17,000  $19,500 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $798  $900 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $6,000  $6,500 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,500  $2,853 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 925 (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Admitted | 676 (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Admission rate | 73% |
| First-time Enrollment | 291 (N/A male / N/A female) |
| FT Enrollment | 290 (N/A male / N/A female) |
| PT Enrollment | 1 (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 889 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Lees-McRae College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / N/A / |
| College Prep. Completion |  |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Lees-McRae College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 1070th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 22% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 23 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 22 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 22 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 958th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 78% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 430 / 530 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 440 / 550 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 870 / 1080 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 592 |
| Meals per Week | 21 |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Lees-McRae College Ranks 2442nd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,165 | 77 |  36% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,065 | 114 |  54% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $8,200 | 206 |  97% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,213 | 137 |  65% |
| Any financial aid type | 206 |  97% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Lees-McRae College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 22 | 7 | 29 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 21 | 22 | 43 |
Hispanic | 11 | 4 | 15 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 6 | 9 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | 5 | 7 |
White Non-Hispanic | 220 | 282 | 502 |
Race Unknown | 77 | 207 | 284 |
| Total | 356 | 533 | 889 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Lees-McRae College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 5 | 2 | 7 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 9 | 5 | 14 |
Hispanic | N/A | 2 | 2 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1 | N/A | 1 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1 | 3 | 4 |
White Non-Hispanic | 74 | 81 | 155 |
Race Unknown | N/A | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 90 | 94 | 184 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Lees-McRae College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 75 | 85 | |
| 6 | 10 | 16 | |
| 5 | 10 | 15 | |
| 2 | 9 | 11 | |
| 6 | 3 | 9 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Lees-McRae College Ranks 3015th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $40,432 ($41,660 male / $39,336 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 53 (25 male / 28 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 43 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 1 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $488,132 |
Lees-McRae College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Lees-McRae College is a college in Banner Elk, North Carolina. Lees-McRae College was founded in Banner Elk as an all-female normal school and high school in 1899, named McRae Institute by founder Reverend Edgar Tufts, a Presbyterian minister.
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