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Lees-McRae College

Banner Elk, North Carolina · Private Non-Profit · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$41,599

Acceptance Rate

81%

Graduation Rate

45%

Annual Tuition

$31,140

At a Glance

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Total Students

817

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Retention Rate

62%

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Faculty Ratio

10

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Financial Aid

87%

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Median Debt

$17,375

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Campus Setting

Rural

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Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

Lees-McRae College is a private, non-profit institution with 817 students. The college has an 80.8% acceptance rate. The in-state tuition is $31,140. The college's graduation rate is 45.2%, and the retention rate is 62.3%.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $38,074. Five years after graduation, alumni earn $41,599, and ten years after graduation, alumni earn $43,415. The median debt for students is $17,375, and 86.6% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$38k

1 YEAR

$42k

5 YEARS

$43k

10 YEARS

Top 65% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Lees-McRae College alumni earn a median salary of $38,074. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $41,599, and after ten years, the median salary is $43,415. The median debt for students is $17,375. A significant portion of students, 86.6%, receive financial aid.

Lees-McRae College has an 80.8% acceptance rate, and 45.2% of students graduate. The retention rate is 62.3%. The annual in-state tuition is $31,140. The total student population is 817.

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Campus Location

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Banner Elk, North Carolina

Banner Elk, NC 28604

Lees-McRae College is located in Banner Elk, North Carolina. The campus is in a rural setting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Lees-McRae College has an acceptance rate of 81%.