Lee University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3313 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #928 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #859 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #1 of 2 | In Cleveland |
| #833 of 2,994 | For Healthcare Management (MHA) |
| Top50% | For 18 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Church of God
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 3,271
- Graduates
- 443
- 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 71% and is among the top 34% 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 | 71% | 72% | 70% |
| Applicants | 2,388 | 800 | 1,588 |
| Admissions | 1,684 | 575 | 1,109 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 589 | 230 | 359 |
401 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
358 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
123 or 21%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1040
or below
75% of them
had 1230
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Lee University are 1040-1230 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
407 or 69%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Lee University are 20-27 (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 | 2669 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 406 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 189 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 152 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 110 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 108 (3%) |
| Asian | 55 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Lee University is $20,416 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 | $12,834 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,845 |
| $48-75K | $17,029 |
| $75-110K | $19,699 |
| $110K+ | $24,641 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $23,040 | $17,280 |
| Tuition in-state | $23,040 | $17,280 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $23,040 | $17,280 |
| Fee in-district | $750 | $200 |
| Fee in-state | $750 | $200 |
| Fee out-of-state | $750 | $200 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,019 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,110 |
| Room charge | $5,150 |
| Meal charge | $4,960 |
Lee University majors
Lee University has granted 688 bachelor's degrees across 76 programs, 167 master's across 26 programs, and 19 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 | 52 | 28 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 54 | |||
| Psychology, General | 52 | |||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 48 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 8 | 35 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 | 9 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 24 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 14 | 8 | ||
| Accounting | 19 | |||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 8 | 11 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 3 | 15 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 17 | 1 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 17 | |||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 17 | |||
| Family and Community Services | 16 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 16 | |||
| Finance, General | 14 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 14 | |||
| History, General | 14 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 14 | |||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 13 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 11 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 4 | 7 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 11 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 10 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 10 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 10 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 10 | |||
| Criminology | 9 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | 7 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 9 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 3 | 5 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 8 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 8 | |||
| Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies | 8 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 7 | |||
| Computer Science | 7 | |||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 7 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 7 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | |||
| Religious Education | 7 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | |||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 6 | |||
| Management Science | 6 | |||
| Music, General | 6 | |||
| Music, Other | 6 | |||
| Religious Music and Worship, Other | 5 | 1 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | |||
| Information Technology | 5 | |||
| Public Administration | 5 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 5 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 3 | 2 | ||
| Advertising | 4 | |||
| Child Development | 4 | |||
| Christian Studies | 4 | |||
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 4 | |||
| Environmental Biology | 4 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 4 | |||
| Health Teacher Education | 3 | 1 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 4 | |||
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 4 | |||
| Pre-Physician Assistant | 4 | |||
| Creative Writing | 3 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 3 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 3 | |||
| Sociology, General | 3 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | 1 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | 1 | ||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | 1 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 2 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 1 | 1 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | 1 | ||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 2 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| Actuarial Science | 1 | |||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Conducting | 1 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 1 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 1 | |||
| French Language Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Human Services, General | 1 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | |||
| Music Pedagogy | 1 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 12 | 688 | 167 | 19 |
Lee University has a graduation rate of 63%, which is among the 34% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 63% | 56% | 66% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lee University has published 1,675 scientific papers with 40,192 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Pathology, Sociology, Computer Science, and Psychiatry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 30 |
| 1994 | 2 | 24 |
| 1995 | 1 | 31 |
| 1996 | 3 | 34 |
| 1997 | 3 | 35 |
| 1998 | 4 | 39 |
| 1999 | 7 | 33 |
| 2000 | 6 | 72 |
| 2001 | 9 | 38 |
| 2002 | 8 | 45 |
| 2003 | 9 | 62 |
| 2004 | 8 | 95 |
| 2005 | 17 | 98 |
| 2006 | 8 | 116 |
| 2007 | 13 | 104 |
| 2008 | 28 | 139 |
| 2009 | 31 | 215 |
| 2010 | 33 | 258 |
| 2011 | 44 | 372 |
| 2012 | 52 | 566 |
| 2013 | 79 | 740 |
| 2014 | 75 | 875 |
| 2015 | 88 | 1134 |
| 2016 | 96 | 1446 |
| 2017 | 87 | 1922 |
| 2018 | 105 | 2357 |
| 2019 | 120 | 2712 |
| 2020 | 113 | 3958 |
| 2021 | 144 | 4469 |
| 2022 | 125 | 4376 |
| 2023 | 125 | 4721 |
| 2024 | 97 | 4645 |
| 2025 | 98 | 4602 |
Lee University alumni
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Scott Stapp
- Occupations
- singersongwriter
- Biography
-
Scott Stapp is an American singer and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Creed. He has also fronted Art of Anarchy and has released four solo albums.
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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
- composeractorrecord producermusician
- 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
- political punditjournalistradio personalitycolumnist
- Biography
-
Todd Starnes is a conservative American columnist, commentator, author, and radio host. In June 2017, Starnes began hosting a syndicated talk radio show on Fox News Radio.
General info
| Alternative names | LU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1918 |
| Motto | A Campus Where Christ is King |
| Colors | burgundy, navy blue |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 602 |
| 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 |