Lees-McRae College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6364 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1751 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1663 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #51 of 65 | In North Carolina |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Undergraduates
- 873
- Graduates
- 37
- Male:Female Ratio
- 32:68
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.lmc.edu
Lees-McRae College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Lees-McRae College has an acceptance rate of 77% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 75% | 78% |
| Applicants | 2,084 | 779 | 1,303 |
| Admissions | 1,600 | 581 | 1,019 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 223 | 83 | 140 |
19 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
190 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 517 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 214 (24%) |
| Black or African American | 62 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 43 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 41 (5%) |
| Asian | 13 (1%) |
| Two or more races | 10 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Lees-McRae College is $29,833 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 | $23,030 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,733 |
| $48-75K | $25,905 |
| $75-110K | $28,854 |
| $110K+ | $33,664 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $30,500 | $9,545 |
| Tuition in-state | $30,500 | $9,545 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $30,500 | $9,545 |
| Fee in-district | $2,750 | $940 |
| Fee in-state | $2,750 | $940 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,750 | $940 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 722 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,200 |
| Room charge | $7,000 |
| Meal charge | $8,200 |
Lees-McRae College majors
Lees-McRae College has granted 194 bachelor's degrees across 19 programs and 10 master's in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lees-McRae College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Biology | 42 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 19 | 10 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 20 | |
| Human Services, General | 20 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 11 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 | |
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 10 | |
| Psychology, General | 7 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 6 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 6 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 5 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |
| History, General | 3 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | |
| Outdoor Education | 2 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | 1 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 194 | 10 |
Lees-McRae College has a graduation rate of 42%, which is among the 28% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 42% | 36% | 47% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lees-McRae College has published 63 scientific papers with 272 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Sociology, Biology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Psychology, Philosophy, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 2 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 | 4 |
| 2008 | 2 | 6 |
| 2009 | 1 | 12 |
| 2010 | 2 | 11 |
| 2011 | 2 | 9 |
| 2012 | 0 | 9 |
| 2013 | 0 | 10 |
| 2014 | 0 | 9 |
| 2015 | 2 | 10 |
| 2016 | 0 | 9 |
| 2017 | 2 | 14 |
| 2018 | 1 | 13 |
| 2019 | 4 | 18 |
| 2020 | 7 | 21 |
| 2021 | 1 | 23 |
| 2022 | 5 | 25 |
| 2023 | 5 | 26 |
| 2024 | 5 | 22 |
| 2025 | 4 | 17 |
Notable alumni
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Thomas Ferebee
- Occupations
- aircraft pilotair force officer
- Biography
-
Thomas Wilson Ferebee was the bombardier aboard the B-29 Superfortress, Enola Gay, which dropped the atomic bomb "Little Boy" on Hiroshima in 1945.
-
Brent Bookwalter
- Occupations
- sport cyclist
- Biography
-
Brent Bookwalter is an American former professional cyclist, who last rode for UCI WorldTeam Team BikeExchange.
General info
| Alternative names | LMC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1900 |
| Motto | In Montibus, Ex Montibus, Pro Montibus In the mountains, of the mountains, for the mountains |
| Colors | green, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 225 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 191 Main Street Banner Elk, North Carolina, 28604 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,000 |
| Phone | 8288985241 |