Avg Earnings (5yr)
$38,082
Acceptance Rate
72%
Graduation Rate
62%
Annual Tuition
$22,690
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Lee University earn a median of $43,222 ten years after entry — 20% below the national median. Acceptance rate 72.2%, average SAT score 1145, in-state tuition $22,690.
At a Glance
Total Students
2,712
Retention Rate
81%
Faculty Ratio
12
Financial Aid
45%
Median Debt
$25,750
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Private Non-Profit
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,145
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
540–630
SAT Math (middle 50%)
500–600
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
20–27
Institution Overview
Lee University is a private, non-profit institution with 2,712 students. The university has a 72.2% acceptance rate and an 81% retention rate. The graduation rate is 61.8%. The in-state tuition is $22,690.
One year after graduation, the median earnings are $35,892. Five years after graduation, median earnings are $38,082, and ten years after graduation, median earnings are $43,222. The median debt for students is $25,750, and 44.8% of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$36k
1 YEAR
$38k
5 YEARS
$43k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Lee University graduates earn $35,892. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $38,082, and after ten years, earnings reach $43,222. The median debt for graduates is $25,750. Nearly 45% of students receive financial aid.
Lee University has a student body of 2,712 students. The university has a 72.2% acceptance rate and a 61.8% graduation rate. The retention rate is 81%. The annual in-state tuition is $22,690.
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