Lee University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3309 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #931 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #863 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #1 of 2 | In Cleveland |
| #774 of 2,642 | For Healthcare Management (MHA) |
| Top50% | For 15 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Church of God
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 3,446
- Graduates
- 481
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- 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 73% and is among the top 36% 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 | 73% | 75% | 72% |
| Applicants | 2,014 | 645 | 1,369 |
| Admissions | 1,462 | 481 | 981 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 516 | 208 | 308 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
300 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
450 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
146 or 28%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1010
or below
75% of them
had 1240
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Lee University are 1010-1240 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
403 or 78%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Lee University are 19-27 (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 | 2940 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 376 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 176 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 170 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 105 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 89 (2%) |
| Asian | 56 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Lee University is $19,726 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 | $14,350 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,560 |
| $48-75K | $18,412 |
| $75-110K | $21,870 |
| $110K+ | $23,256 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $21,000 | $15,750 |
| Tuition in-state | $21,000 | $15,750 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,000 | $15,750 |
| 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 | $8,840 |
| Room charge | $4,510 |
| Meal charge | $4,330 |
Lee University majors
Lee University has granted 898 bachelor's degrees across 77 programs, 175 master's across 27 programs, and 5 doctorate degrees in Family Practice Nurse/Nursing. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lee University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 51 | 44 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 86 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 13 | 53 | ||
| Psychology, General | 62 | |||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 43 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 36 | 6 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 32 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 26 | |||
| Accounting | 24 | |||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 4 | 18 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 18 | 4 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 21 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 20 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 20 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 20 | |||
| Education, Other | 19 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 19 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 18 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 17 | |||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 16 | |||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 15 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 14 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 | |||
| Religious Education | 13 | |||
| Sociology, General | 13 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 11 | 1 | ||
| Finance, General | 12 | |||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 12 | |||
| Advertising | 11 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 5 | 6 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 7 | 4 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 10 | |||
| Creative Writing | 10 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 | 6 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 6 | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 10 | |||
| Religious Music and Worship, Other | 10 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 9 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 9 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 7 | |||
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 7 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | |||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 7 | |||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 7 | |||
| Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies | 7 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 5 | 1 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 2 | 4 | ||
| Information Technology | 6 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 5 | |||
| History, General | 5 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | 1 | ||
| Music, Other | 5 | |||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 5 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | 4 | ||
| Christian Studies | 4 | |||
| Criminology | 4 | |||
| Management Science | 4 | |||
| Pre-Engineering | 4 | |||
| Pre-Physician Assistant | 4 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 4 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 4 | |||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 2 | 1 | ||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 3 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 3 | |||
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 3 | |||
| Public Administration | 3 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | |||
| Actuarial Science | 2 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 1 | 1 | ||
| Engineering, General | 2 | |||
| Health Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 2 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 2 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 1 | |||
| Biochemistry | 1 | |||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Computer Science | 1 | |||
| Conducting | 1 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 1 | |||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 13 | 898 | 175 | 5 |
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% | 54% | 67% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lee University has published 1,138 scientific papers with 25,902 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Biology, Sociology, Pathology, Psychology, Computer Science, and Economics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 | 4 |
| 1997 | 2 | 8 |
| 1998 | 3 | 13 |
| 1999 | 7 | 16 |
| 2000 | 7 | 33 |
| 2001 | 8 | 23 |
| 2002 | 4 | 32 |
| 2003 | 10 | 38 |
| 2004 | 8 | 64 |
| 2005 | 11 | 67 |
| 2006 | 5 | 64 |
| 2007 | 8 | 56 |
| 2008 | 23 | 75 |
| 2009 | 23 | 143 |
| 2010 | 31 | 209 |
| 2011 | 47 | 286 |
| 2012 | 40 | 459 |
| 2013 | 53 | 664 |
| 2014 | 62 | 775 |
| 2015 | 80 | 1081 |
| 2016 | 71 | 1384 |
| 2017 | 69 | 1627 |
| 2018 | 81 | 1982 |
| 2019 | 100 | 2304 |
| 2020 | 84 | 3187 |
| 2021 | 96 | 3517 |
| 2022 | 93 | 3665 |
| 2023 | 73 | 3794 |
Lee University alumni
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Scott Stapp
- Occupations
- songwritersinger
- Biography
-
Scott Stapp is an American singer, best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Creed. He has also fronted the band Art of Anarchy and has released three solo albums: The Great Divide (2005), Proof of Life (2013), and The Space Between the Shadows (2019).
-
Jordan Smith
- Occupations
- songwritersinger
- 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
- composermusicianrecord produceractor
- Biography
-
Jay DeMarcus is an American musician, vocalist, record producer and songwriter. From 1999 to 2021, he was a member of the country pop group Rascal Flatts.
-
Todd Starnes
- Occupations
- journalistpolitical punditcolumnistradio 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 | 638 |
| 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 |