Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk, NC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Rural
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About Lees-McRae College
Lees–McRae College is a private college in Banner Elk, North Carolina, United States, affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Lees–McRae College sits in the Appalachian Mountains at 3,720 feet (1,130 m) above sea level, the highest elevation of any American college or university east of the Mississippi River. It is one of the few colleges to be named after two women, Suzanna Lees and Elizabeth McRae.
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77%
Acceptance
$28,340
Net price
873
Enrollment
42%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
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
77%
Acceptance rate
—
SAT average
23
ACT midpoint
Cost & Financial Aid
$28,340
Average net price
$33,250
In-state tuition
$33,250
Out-of-state tuition
$15,200
Room & board
$600
Books & supplies
$49,498
Total cost of attendance
37%
Students receiving Pell grants
59%
Students with federal loans
$17,375
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$43,415
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$41,599
Median earnings (6 yrs)
42%
Graduation rate
69%
Retention rate
69%
Earn more than a HS grad
$7,880
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
873
Total enrollment
2%
Part-time
25
Avg. age at entry
40%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Lees-McRae College FAQ
Is Lees-McRae College a public or private school?
Lees-McRae College is a private nonprofit institution located in Banner Elk, NC.
What is the acceptance rate at Lees-McRae College?
Lees-McRae College has an acceptance rate of 77%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Lees-McRae College cost?
The average annual net price at Lees-McRae College is $28,340 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $33,250.
What is the graduation rate at Lees-McRae College?
About 42% of students at Lees-McRae College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Lees-McRae College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Lees-McRae College students earn a median of $43,415 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Lees-McRae College?
Admitted students at Lees-McRae College have an ACT midpoint of 23. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Lees-McRae College?
Lees-McRae College enrolls about 873 students.
Campus
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