Overview

Lee University is a Comprehensive institution located in Cleveland, TN, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1120 N. Ocoee St
Cleveland, TN  37311
United States

Contact Sharron Varghese
Assistant Director of Freshman Admissions
Email: admissions@leeuniversity.edu
Phone: 423-614-8500
Fax: 423-614-8533

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Environmental Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance, General
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Public Relations/image Management
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, Other
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Elementary Special Education Programs
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Secondary Special Education Programs
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Psychology Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Special Education And Teaching, Other
Speech Teacher Education
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, General
Pre-engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other
French Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Health/health Care Administration/management
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-physical Therapy Studies
Pre-physician Assistant
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology, Other
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Christian Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Counseling Psychology
Developmental And Child Psychology
Psychology, General
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections
Crisis/emergency/disaster Management
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Criminology
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Missions/missionary Studies
Pastoral Counseling And Specialized Ministries, Other
Pastoral Studies/counseling
Pre-theology/pre-ministerial Studies
Religious Education
Religious Music And Worship, Other
Religious/sacred Music
Theological And Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/theological Studies
Youth Ministry
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Dramatic/theatre Arts And Stagecraft, Other
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Music, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,222

Applied

1,843

Accepted

3,950

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,589

Females Applied

1,308

Females Accepted

82%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

633

Males Applied

535

Males Accepted

85%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.73

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 Other requirements exist (see below)
Required for some programs	3 recommendations
Other requirements:	MMR immunization record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	September 1st
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	569	500	630
SAT Math	550	500	600
ACT Composite	24	20	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

21,000

Private

Fees

730

Full-time student fees

8,840

Room & board

4,510

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition deferred payment	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

15,158

Avg. Financial Aid Package

15,878

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

13,389

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,294

Avg. Loan Aid

6,940

Avg. Grant Aid

12,509

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

59%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

20%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,950

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

45%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	1.88%
Black or African American	4.73%
White or Caucasian	81.97%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.29%
Asian	1.35%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.15%
Two or more races	3.96%
Other	2.79%

Gender

Male (37.85%)

Female (62.15%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	44%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Dorm Wars and Convocation

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Phi Eta Sigma, Delta Zeta Tau, Sigma Nu Sigma, CRU and Crossover

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 2
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 2
Lacrosse	No	Division 2
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

457

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 188

Part-time - 269

Male - 267

Female - 190

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