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Lee University
Cleveland, TN · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 71%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $21,034
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 62%
- Median earnings
- $47,741
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Lee University is a private nonprofit college in Cleveland, TN with 2,617 undergraduates. It admits 71% of applicants, and admitted students average 1145 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $21,034 per year ($18,443 for families earning under $30,000). 62% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $47,741 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 71%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,150
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,552
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 36%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing540–630
200800
SAT Math500–600
200800
ACT Composite20–27
136
What Lee University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $38,042
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $24,870
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$18,443
- $30–48k$18,158
- $48–75k$16,358
- $75–110k$20,574
- $110k+$26,566
Get a personal estimate with Lee University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 62%
- Freshman retention
- 82%
- Median earnings
- $47,741
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $26,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,617
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 33%
- White80%
- Hispanic2%
- Black4%
- Asian2%
Lee University FAQ
What is Lee University's acceptance rate?+
Lee University admits 71% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Lee University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 540–630 on SAT Reading and Writing and 500–600 on SAT Math; the average total is 1145.
What ACT score do you need for Lee University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 20–27.
Is Lee University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Lee University?+
In Fall 2023, 2,150 students applied to Lee University and 1,552 were admitted; 553 enrolled.
Does Lee University consider legacy status?+
No. Lee University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Lee University require an essay?+
Lee University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Lee University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $38,042 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,034.
What is Lee University's graduation rate?+
62% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 220613 · How we use this data
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