Banner Elk,
NC
About Lees Mcrae College
Lees-McRae College is a private, religious school in the rural area of Banner Elk, North Carolina. Lees Mcrae College was founded in 1900. The college currently enrolls around 873 students a year, including 872 undergraduate students.
Lees Mcrae College Acceptance Rate
In 2022, Lees Mcrae College accepted 59% of applicants. In 2022, 1,052 out of 1,777 total applicants were accepted.
| Lees-McRae College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 59% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 72% |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 72% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 41% |
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College Info
Lees Mcrae College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Lees Mcrae College is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Lees Mcrae College is Continuous processing.
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Lees Mcrae College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1050 - 1230
Math SAT Range
510 - 590
Reading SAT Range
530 - 650
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1230 and Above
1050 to 1230
1050 and Less
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Lees Mcrae College students is 1149. Applicants with SAT scores of 1230 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Lees Mcrae College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1050 to 1230 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1050 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Lees Mcrae College.
Lees Mcrae College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$42,140
In State$42,140
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at Lees Mcrae College is like? There are approximately 873 students enrolled at Lees Mcrae College, including 872 undergraduate students and 1 graduate students. 96% percent of students attend school full-time, 68% percent are from NC and 32% percent of students are from other states.
96%
Full Time4%
Part Time68%
In State32%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
873
Campus Setting
Rural
Acceptance Rate
59%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$29,340
Out-of-State
$29,340
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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