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Lees-McRae College

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Distant | Rural

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

7:1

Religious affliation

Presbyterian Church (USA)

General Information

Address

Lees-McRae College

191 Main Street, Banner Elk, North Carolina 28604

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Phone

(828) 898-5241

Website
www.lmc.edu/
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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$29,440

Out of state

$29,440
Graduate

In state

$9,750

Out of state

$9,750

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
100%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 31.0% $5,665
State/local grants 27.0% $6,590
Institutional grants 100.0% $14,701
Loans 68.0% $7,343

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$12,200 per year

Books & Supplies

$600 per year

Personal Expenses

$4,500 per year

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

Review this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Wildlife Biology
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Biology Teacher Education
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Social Studies Teacher Education
Full List of Programs

Graduate ProgramsX

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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
61.34%
  • Apply 1,733
  • Accepted 1,063
  • Attend 212

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$25
Graduate
$0

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not applicable

  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable

  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
65%
Male Students
35%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian74.15%
  2. Hispanic/Latino7.02%
  3. Black6.9%
  4. Two Or More Ethnicities5.26%
  5. Not Specified4.8%
  6. Asian1.29%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.58%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

927

Undergraduate students

925

Graduate students

2

Full Time Students
97%
Part Time Students
3%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Lacrosse
  • Other Sports
  • Basketball
Female sports:
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Lacrosse
  • Basketball
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    • Soccer
    • Lacrosse
    • Other Sports
    • Basketball
    • Swimming
    • Volleyball
    • Tennis

    • Female

    • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Lacrosse
    • Basketball
    • Swimming
    • Volleyball
    • Other Sports
    • Tennis
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