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Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk,
NC
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate62%
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About Lees Mcrae College
Lees-McRae College is a private, religious college in the rural area of Banner Elk, North Carolina. Lees Mcrae College was founded in 1900. The college enrolls around 855 students a year, including 864 undergrad students.
Lees Mcrae College Acceptance Rate 2022
Lees Mcrae College admitted 62% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 1,711 students applied to Lees Mcrae College and 1,062 were admitted.
| Lees-McRae College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 62% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 7% |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 7% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 9% |
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Lees-McRae College is located in Banner Elk, North Carolina,.
If you are interested in seeing Lees Mcrae College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 221 to Banner Elk, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Tri-Cities Regional.
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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.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Lees Mcrae College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1040 - 1170
Math SAT Range
513 - 538
Reading SAT Range
508 - 610
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1170 and Above
Good
1040 to 1170
Avg
1040 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Lees Mcrae College students is 1107. Applicants with SAT scores of 1170 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Lees Mcrae College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1040 to 1170 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1040 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Lees Mcrae College.
Lees Mcrae College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$43,340
In State$43,340
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$28,790
$28,790
Fees
$2,350
$2,350
Housing
$12,200
$12,200
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Lees Mcrae College is like? There are approximately 855 students enrolled at Lees Mcrae College, including 864 undergraduate students and -9 graduate students. 95% percent of students attend school full-time, 64% percent are from NC and 36% percent of students are from other states.
95%
Full Time4%
Part Time64%
In State36%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
855
Campus Setting
Rural
Acceptance Rate
62%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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