Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk, NC
Lees-McRae College is a private university located in Banner Elk, NC, serving approximately 817 students. It has an acceptance rate of 81%.
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Tuition
$31,140
Acceptance
80.75%
Students
838
Type
University
Setting
Rural
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$31,140
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,140
Avg On-Campus Living
$13,730
Avg Off-Campus Living
$13,730
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.5×Graduates earn about 2.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
44%
Freshman Retention
62%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
80.75%
SAT range
823 - 1072
ACT range
14 - 23
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
838
Undergrads
817
Campus Setting
Rural
City Size
Rural
Clubs Count
12
Sports
Not offered
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
4
Violent Rate / 1,000
1.22
Property Rate / 1,000
2.45
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Banner Elk
Violent Rate / 100k
226
Property Rate / 100k
1,217
Location
Institution does not report this
Banner Elk, NC 28604