Lees-McRae College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6453 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1798 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1711 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #52 of 65 | In North Carolina |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 61%
- Undergraduates
- 855
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- 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 61% and is among the top 23% 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 | 61% | 62% | 62% |
| Applicants | 1,733 | 616 | 1,095 |
| Admissions | 1,063 | 383 | 679 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 212 | 92 | 120 |
12 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
159 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 | 634 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 60 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 59 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 41 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 33 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 12 (1%) |
| Asian | 11 (1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Lees-McRae College is $24,108 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 | $17,535 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,868 |
| $48-75K | $20,627 |
| $75-110K | $24,496 |
| $110K+ | $26,880 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $26,490 | $9,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $26,490 | $9,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $26,490 | $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 | 645 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,200 |
| Room charge | $5,400 |
| Meal charge | $6,800 |
Lees-McRae College majors
Lees-McRae College has granted 230 bachelor's degrees across 19 programs and 1 master's in Biology Teacher Education. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lees-McRae College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 35 | |
| Wildlife Biology | 33 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 29 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 29 | |
| Human Services, General | 29 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 15 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 13 | |
| Psychology, General | 12 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 11 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 5 | |
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 5 | |
| Musical Theatre | 3 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 3 | |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 3 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 1 | |
| History, General | 1 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 230 | 1 |
Lees-McRae College has a graduation rate of 46%, which is among the 35% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% | 40% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lees-McRae College has published 54 scientific papers with 214 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Sociology, Biology, Medicine, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Philosophy, Psychology, and Mathematics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 | 4 |
| 2008 | 2 | 6 |
| 2009 | 1 | 9 |
| 2010 | 2 | 11 |
| 2011 | 2 | 8 |
| 2012 | 0 | 9 |
| 2013 | 0 | 10 |
| 2014 | 0 | 8 |
| 2015 | 2 | 10 |
| 2016 | 0 | 9 |
| 2017 | 2 | 13 |
| 2018 | 1 | 9 |
| 2019 | 4 | 15 |
| 2020 | 6 | 18 |
| 2021 | 1 | 23 |
| 2022 | 4 | 20 |
| 2023 | 6 | 25 |
Notable alumni
-
Thomas Ferebee
- Occupations
- air force officeraircraft pilot
- 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 | 190 |
| 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 |