Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
80.75%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Lees-McRae College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 80.75%. This means approximately 808 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 817 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
80.75%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $31,140 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $31,140 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $45,886 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $25,765 | State avg: $14,661. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 37.43% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 86.55% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Lees-McRae College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$31,140
Room and board
$13,730
Books and supplies
$600
Other expenses
$4,420
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$45,886
Average net price
$25,765
Average aid coverage
44%
$20,121 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Lees-McRae College pays approximately $25,765 per year after grants and aid. This is above the North Carolina average of $14,661 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Lees-McRae College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to North Carolina and national averages.
Lees-McRae College net price
$25,765
North Carolina average
$14,661
National average
$17,506
Lees-McRae College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $31,140 and average net price at $25,765. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$31,140
Current net price
$25,765
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
44.23%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$43,415
Undergraduates
817
10-Year Median Earnings - Lees-McRae College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Lees-McRae College graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Lees-McRae College?
Undergraduates
817
Completion rate
44.23%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
37.43%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
86.55%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 37.43% of Lees-McRae College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 86.55% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Lees-McRae College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Lees-McRae College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Lees-McRae College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Lees-McRae College is listed at 191 Main Street, Banner Elk, NC 28604. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Lees-McRae College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lees-McRae College | 80.75% | $31,140 | $25,765 | $43,415 |
| Duke University | 6.78% | $65,805 | $34,454 | $97,800 |
| Chamberlain University-North Carolina | 66.67% | $19,686 | $21,664 | $92,405 |
| Davidson College | 14.48% | $60,300 | $18,127 | $81,400 |
| Wake Forest University | 21.56% | $64,758 | $28,746 | $78,158 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lees-McRae College's acceptance rate?
Lees-McRae College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 80.75%.
How much is Lees-McRae College tuition?
Lees-McRae College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $31,140.
What is Lees-McRae College's average net price?
Lees-McRae College's average net price in the local dataset is $25,765.
What does Lees-McRae College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $18,829 for Lees-McRae College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Lees-McRae College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $43,415 for Lees-McRae College.
Is Lees-McRae College accredited?
Lees-McRae College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Lees-McRae College?
The local dataset lists 817 undergraduate students at Lees-McRae College.
What percentage of Lees-McRae College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Lees-McRae College in the local dataset is 37.43%.
What is the federal loan rate at Lees-McRae College?
The federal loan rate for Lees-McRae College in the local dataset is 86.55%.
Where should I verify Lees-McRae College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Lees-McRae College or the latest official federal education data.