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Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk, NC · Private nonprofit · Distant rural · Website
- Admission rate
- 77%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $28,253
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 47%
- Median earnings
- $52,058
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Lees-McRae College is a private nonprofit college in Banner Elk, NC with 873 undergraduates. It admits 77% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $28,253 per year ($23,424 for families earning under $30,000). 47% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $52,058 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 77%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,787
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,443
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 14%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Lees-McRae College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $53,853
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $34,770
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$23,424
- $30–48k$21,588
- $48–75k$23,599
- $75–110k$28,496
- $110k+$36,307
Get a personal estimate with Lees-McRae College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 47%
- Freshman retention
- 69%
- Median earnings
- $52,058
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $16,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 873
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 46%
- White56%
- Hispanic5%
- Black7%
- Asian2%
Lees-McRae College FAQ
What is Lees-McRae College's acceptance rate?+
Lees-McRae College admits 77% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is Lees-McRae College test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to Lees-McRae College?+
In Fall 2023, 1,787 students applied to Lees-McRae College and 1,443 were admitted; 199 enrolled.
Does Lees-McRae College consider legacy status?+
Yes. Lees-McRae College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Lees-McRae College require an essay?+
Lees-McRae College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Lees-McRae College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $53,853 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $28,253.
What is Lees-McRae College's graduation rate?+
47% 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 198808 · How we use this data
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