Lee University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3301 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #919 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #851 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #1 of 2 | In Cleveland |
| #827 of 2,923 | For Healthcare Management (MHA) |
| Top50% | For 17 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Church of God
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 3,253
- Graduates
- 427
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.leeuniversity.edu
Lee University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Lee University has an acceptance rate of 72% and is among the top 35% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 72% | 72% |
| Applicants | 2,150 | 687 | 1,463 |
| Admissions | 1,552 | 493 | 1,059 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 547 | 184 | 363 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 2 | 4 |
367 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
422 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
112 or 20%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1020
or below
75% of them
had 1240
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Lee University are 1020-1240 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
420 or 76%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Lee University are 20-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2753 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 341 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 176 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 151 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 101 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 96 (3%) |
| Asian | 44 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Lee University is $20,222 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $13,887 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,815 |
| $48-75K | $16,890 |
| $75-110K | $23,697 |
| $110K+ | $26,299 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $21,960 | $16,470 |
| Tuition in-state | $21,960 | $16,470 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,960 | $16,470 |
| Fee in-district | $730 | $200 |
| Fee in-state | $730 | $200 |
| Fee out-of-state | $730 | $200 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,037 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,340 |
| Room charge | $4,640 |
| Meal charge | $4,700 |
Lee University majors
Lee University has granted 794 bachelor's degrees across 77 programs, 179 master's across 25 programs, and 12 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lee University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 59 | 42 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 22 | 52 | ||
| Psychology, General | 73 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 67 | |||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 43 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 22 | 5 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 20 | 3 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 6 | 16 | ||
| Accounting | 20 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 20 | |||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 4 | 16 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 19 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 18 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 16 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 15 | |||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 15 | |||
| History, General | 15 | |||
| Religious Education | 15 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 14 | |||
| Family and Community Services | 13 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 13 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 13 | |||
| Management Science | 12 | |||
| Youth Ministry | 9 | 3 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 11 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 | |||
| Finance, General | 11 | |||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 11 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 11 | |||
| Pre-Physician Assistant | 10 | |||
| Creative Writing | 9 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 9 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 9 | |||
| Information Technology | 9 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 5 | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 9 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 8 | |||
| Music, Other | 8 | |||
| Religious Music and Worship, Other | 5 | 3 | ||
| Advertising | 7 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 4 | 3 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | 3 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 5 | 2 | ||
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 7 | |||
| Sociology, General | 7 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 6 | |||
| Criminology | 6 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 6 | |||
| Environmental Biology | 6 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 6 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 6 | |||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 6 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | |||
| Public Administration | 6 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 4 | 1 | ||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 4 | |||
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 4 | |||
| Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies | 4 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 2 | 2 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | 1 | ||
| Child Development | 3 | |||
| Computer Science | 3 | |||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 3 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 3 | |||
| Actuarial Science | 2 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |||
| Christian Studies | 1 | 1 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 2 | |||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 1 | 1 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 2 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| Biochemistry | 1 | |||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 1 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 1 | |||
| Health Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | 1 | |||
| Pre-Engineering | 1 | |||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 23 | 794 | 179 | 12 |
Lee University has a graduation rate of 61%, which is among the 37% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 61% | 51% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lee University has published 1,594 scientific papers with 36,480 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Biology, Law, Psychology, Pathology, Sociology, Computer Science, and Psychiatry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 26 |
| 1993 | 1 | 30 |
| 1994 | 2 | 24 |
| 1995 | 1 | 30 |
| 1996 | 3 | 33 |
| 1997 | 3 | 35 |
| 1998 | 4 | 38 |
| 1999 | 7 | 32 |
| 2000 | 6 | 70 |
| 2001 | 9 | 37 |
| 2002 | 8 | 44 |
| 2003 | 9 | 60 |
| 2004 | 8 | 94 |
| 2005 | 17 | 98 |
| 2006 | 8 | 113 |
| 2007 | 13 | 102 |
| 2008 | 28 | 138 |
| 2009 | 31 | 214 |
| 2010 | 33 | 255 |
| 2011 | 44 | 369 |
| 2012 | 52 | 561 |
| 2013 | 79 | 737 |
| 2014 | 75 | 874 |
| 2015 | 88 | 1134 |
| 2016 | 96 | 1446 |
| 2017 | 86 | 1921 |
| 2018 | 105 | 2356 |
| 2019 | 120 | 2713 |
| 2020 | 113 | 3964 |
| 2021 | 144 | 4471 |
| 2022 | 125 | 4373 |
| 2023 | 125 | 4724 |
| 2024 | 97 | 4576 |
Lee University alumni
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Scott Stapp
- Occupations
- singersongwriter
- Biography
-
Scott Stapp is an American singer and the lead vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Creed. He has also fronted the band Art of Anarchy and has released four solo albums.
-
Jordan Smith
- Occupations
- singersongwriter
- Biography
-
Jordan Mackenzie Smith is an American gospel singer, songwriter, and musician from Harlan, Kentucky. Smith began singing in his church choir and continued through his college education at Lee University.
-
Jay DeMarcus
- Occupations
- record producermusiciancomposeractor
- Biography
-
Jay DeMarcus is an American musician, vocalist, record producer and songwriter. He is a member of the country music band Rascal Flatts.
-
Todd Starnes
- Occupations
- columnistpolitical punditjournalistradio personality
- Biography
-
Todd Starnes is a conservative American columnist, commentator, author and radio host. He has appeared on Fox & Friends and Hannity. In June 2017, Starnes began hosting a syndicated talk radio show on Fox News Radio. In October 2019, he was fired from Fox News and all affiliates after he endorsed the notion that American Democrats worship a pagan god, Moloch. In January 2020, Starnes, via his Starnes Media Group, purchased Memphis talk station 990 AM KWAM and translator 107.9 W300DE from Legacy Media for $685,000. KWAM will be the flagship station for Starnes' radio show.
General info
| Alternative names | LU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1918 |
| Motto | A Campus Where Christ is King |
| Colors | burgundy, navy blue |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 604 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1120 N Ocoee St Cleveland, Tennessee, 37311 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 47,000 |
| Phone | 4236148000 |