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Sciences-focusedTight-knitRuralGreek life
Known for biology — close-knit campus
Lees-McRae College is a private rural institution in Banner Elk, North Carolina. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 817 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
44% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,415 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,765.
Established
1900
Motto
In Montibus, Ex Montibus, Pro Montibus
Mascot
Wily the Bobcat
Type
Private college
Conference
NCAA Division II as a member of Conference Carolinas
Division
Division II
Campus Visits
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81%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
817Students
10:1Student:Faculty
44%Grad Rate
$43,415Earnings 10yr
$25,765Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate80.8%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$31,140
Room & Board$13,730
Books & Supplies$600
Total Cost of Attendance$45,886
Average Net Price$25,765
Median Debt at Graduation$17,375
Monthly Payment (10yr)$184
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$18,829
$30–48K$21,139
$48–75K$20,899
$75–110K$26,761
$110K+$29,115
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$25,765
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
1300.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (25)
Student Body
Undergrads
817
Gender Split
67% / 33%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
37%
Race & Ethnicity
White 74%
Black 8%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 2%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 4%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate44.2%
Freshman Retention62.3%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$41,599
8 Years$44,802
10 Years$43,415
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$32,700
Men
$36,800
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
92Average
Estimated from NC state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Charlottepop. 880K
87 mi(151 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
183 mi(317 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
219 mi(380 min)