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Lee University

Cleveland, TN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Lee University

Lee University is a private Christian university in Cleveland, Tennessee, United States. It was founded in 1918 as the Church of God Bible Training School with twelve students and one teacher, Nora I. Chambers. The school grew to become Lee College, with a Bible college and junior college on its current site, in 1948. Twenty years later, Lee received accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools as a four-year liberal arts college. In 1997, Lee became a university; it now offers master's degrees as well as undergraduate degrees.

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71%

Acceptance

$18,878

Net price

2,617

Enrollment

63%

Grad rate

Report Card

B

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

71%

Acceptance rate

1,145

SAT average

24

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading540630
SAT Math500600
ACT Composite2027

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$18,878

Average net price

$23,790

In-state tuition

$23,790

Out-of-state tuition

$10,110

Room & board

$1,320

Books & supplies

$35,688

Total cost of attendance

29%

Students receiving Pell grants

42%

Students with federal loans

$25,750

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$12,834
$30–48K
$13,845
$48–75K
$17,029
$75–110K
$19,699
$110K+
$24,641

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$43,222

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$38,082

Median earnings (6 yrs)

63%

Graduation rate

82%

Retention rate

70%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,868

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,617

Total enrollment

8%

Part-time

23

Avg. age at entry

31%

First-generation

Gender balance

61% women
39% men

Race & ethnicity

White
80%
Two or more races
6%
Black
4%
Hispanic
2%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

Lee University FAQ

Is Lee University a public or private school?

Lee University is a private nonprofit institution located in Cleveland, TN.

What is the acceptance rate at Lee University?

Lee University has an acceptance rate of 71%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does Lee University cost?

The average annual net price at Lee University is $18,878 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $23,790.

What is the graduation rate at Lee University?

About 63% of students at Lee University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Lee University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Lee University students earn a median of $43,222 per year.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Lee University?

Admitted students at Lee University have an average SAT score of 1,145 and an ACT midpoint of 24. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.

How many students attend Lee University?

Lee University enrolls about 2,617 students.

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