Lees-McRae College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6535 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1811 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1724 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #52 of 65 | In North Carolina |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Undergraduates
- 818
- Graduates
- 21
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- 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 81% 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 | 81% | 78% | 82% |
| Applicants | 1,787 | 646 | 1,139 |
| Admissions | 1,443 | 507 | 936 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 199 | 78 | 121 |
18 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
167 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 |
| SAT/ACT | 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 |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 622 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 72 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 44 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 33 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 33 (4%) |
| Asian | 14 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 12 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Lees-McRae College is $26,009 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 | $18,829 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,139 |
| $48-75K | $20,899 |
| $75-110K | $26,761 |
| $110K+ | $29,115 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $28,790 | $9,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $28,790 | $9,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $28,790 | $9,000 |
| Fee in-district | $2,350 | $750 |
| Fee in-state | $2,350 | $750 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,350 | $750 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 673 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,730 |
| Room charge | $6,000 |
| Meal charge | $7,730 |
Lees-McRae College majors
Lees-McRae College has granted 211 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lees-McRae College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Biology | 47 |
| Human Services, General | 36 |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 25 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 21 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 14 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 14 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 9 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 |
| Psychology, General | 5 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 4 |
| Musical Theatre | 3 |
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 3 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 2 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 1 |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 |
| History, General | 1 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 1 |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 1 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 |
| Theatre & Theatre Arts Management | 1 |
| Grand Total | 211 |
Lees-McRae College has a graduation rate of 44%, which is among the 31% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 39% | 48% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lees-McRae College has published 59 scientific papers with 257 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Sociology, Biology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Medicine, Law, 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 | 10 |
| 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 | 4 | 22 |
Notable alumni
-
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 | 215 |
| 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 |