Lees-McRae College

The acceptance rate at Lees-McRae College is 62%. Last year, 1,711 students applied to Lees-McRae College and 1,062 were admitted.

If you are applying to Lees-McRae College, the application fee costs $25.

Lees-McRae College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Lees-McRae College's admissions stats.

Lees-McRae College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Mean SAT Score	1107
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	9%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	17%
Waitlist	No

Lees-McRae College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Lees-McRae College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	December 15	January 15

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Considering Applying Early to Lees-McRae College?

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Lees-McRae College does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 15. Lees-McRae College will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 15.

Lees-McRae College accepts approximately 7% of early action applicants and 62% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, Lees-McRae College admitted 613 of the 873 who applied early action.

Some students apply early to college in hopes that it will increase their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it is a way to show your interest in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Lees-McRae College Admissions

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Transferring to Lees-McRae College

For more information on transferring to Lees-McRae College, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Lees-McRae College

Lees-McRae College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Lees-McRae College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Lees-McRae College

What does Lees-McRae College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Application Essay	Important
Interview	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Lees-McRae College for more information on admission factors.

Lees-McRae College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Lees-McRae College, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Lees-McRae College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	√	–
Interview	–	–	√	–
Other Requirements	–	–	√	TOEFL
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.0	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Lees-McRae College?

Students admitted to Lees-McRae College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6. Lees-McRae College considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Lees-McRae College is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 9% of Lees-McRae College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 17% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Lees-McRae College?

To be competitive with other Lees-McRae College applicants, you should aim to earn between 1040 and 1170 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Lees-McRae College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1170 and 25% of scored lower than 1040, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Lees-McRae College student is 1107.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Lees-McRae College students scored 538 or higher and 75% of students scored 508 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Lees-McRae College students scored 610 or higher, and 75% scored a 508 or higher.

To be most competitive at Lees-McRae College, you should strive to earn between 20 and 25 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 25 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Lees-McRae College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 25, and three out of four students scored lower than 25 on the ACT.

A 20 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Lees-McRae College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 20.

More Information on Transferring to Lees-McRae College

Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Lees-McRae College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Lees-McRae College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Lees-McRae College?

❌ Students who are admitted to Lees-McRae College must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does Lees-McRae College accept transfer credits?

✅ Lees-McRae College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Lees-McRae College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Lees-McRae College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Lees-McRae College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Lees-McRae College?

❌ No, Lees-McRae College is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Lees-McRae College's acceptance rate?

✅ Lees-McRae College's acceptance rate is 62%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Lees-McRae College?

❌ Lees-McRae College does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Lees-McRae College?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Lees-McRae College was 7% in 2021.

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