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Lee University

Cleveland, Tennessee 37311

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Known for health sciences

Lee University is a private institution in Cleveland with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1144, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.7K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,222 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,399.

Established
1918
Motto
"Where Christ is King"
Mascot
Flames
Type
Private university
Conference
Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II

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72%Acceptance
1144SAT Avg
2,712Students
12:1Student:Faculty
61%Grad Rate
$43,222Earnings 10yr
$20,399Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Lee University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate72.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1144

Reading & WritingMid: 565
520630
MathMid: 550
500610

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2026

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

72.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1144

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$22,690
Room & Board$9,340
Books & Supplies$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance$34,299
Average Net Price$20,399
Median Debt at Graduation$25,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$273

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,887
$30–48K$13,815
$48–75K$16,890
$75–110K$23,697
$110K+$26,299

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,399

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

55.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (81)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,712
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 82%
Black 5%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate60.7%
Freshman Retention81.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,082
8 Years$41,919
10 Years$43,222

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$31,400
Men
$46,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#31
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#410

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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