Lees-McRae College
Faith-based college · Banner Elk, NC · 873 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
77%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$28,253
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$53,853
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
47%
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 Lees-McRae College?
Lees-McRae College accepts about 77 of every 100 applicants (77%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Lees-McRae College is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Lees-McRae College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Lees-McRae College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $53,853 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $28,253 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 $34,770 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$34,770
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$34,770
- Room & board$16,030
- Total cost of attendance$53,853
- Average net price after grants$28,253
Popular majors
Biology, Business, Education, Parks, Recreation & Fitness, Public Administration & Social Work.
Lees-McRae College FAQ
- What is Lees-McRae College's acceptance rate?
- 77% — accessible.
- Is Lees-McRae College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Lees-McRae College is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Lees-McRae College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Lees-McRae College cost?
- About $53,853 a year before aid; $28,253 on average after grants.
- What is Lees-McRae College's FAFSA school code?
- 002939. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Lees-McRae College receives your information.
- What is Lees-McRae College's graduation rate?
- 47% of students finish within six years.
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