Lee University
Faith-based college · Cleveland, TN · 2,617 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
71%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1040–1230
ACT (middle 50%)
20–27
Average net price
$21,034
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$38,042
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
62%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Lee University?
Lee University accepts about 71 of every 100 applicants (71%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1040 and 1230 on the SAT. A score at or above 1230 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1040, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 20–27.
The latest federal data says Lee University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Lee University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Lee University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $38,042 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $21,034 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $24,870 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$24,870
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$24,870
- Room & board$10,450
- Total cost of attendance$38,042
- Average net price after grants$21,034
Popular majors
Theology, Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Education, Psychology.
Lee University FAQ
- What is Lee University's acceptance rate?
- 71% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Lee University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1040–1230. Aim for 1230 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Lee University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 20–27.
- Is Lee University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Lee University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Lee University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Lee University cost?
- About $38,042 a year before aid; $21,034 on average after grants.
- What is Lee University's FAFSA school code?
- 003500. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Lee University receives your information.
- What is Lee University's graduation rate?
- 62% of students finish within six years.
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