4-Year School
Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk, NC
991
Students
25,260
Avg. Financial Aid
Minimal
Admission Difficulty
63%
Acceptance Rate
Rural
Setting
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Lees-McRae College
Overview
Lees-McRae College is a 4-year institution located in Banner Elk, NC, in a rural setting.
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 128
Banner Elk, NC 28604
United States
Banner Elk, NC 28604
United States
Contact
Mrs. Candace Silver
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@lmc.edu
Phone: 800-280-4562
Fax: 828-898-8707
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@lmc.edu
Phone: 800-280-4562
Fax: 828-898-8707
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Wildlife Biology |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication And Media Related |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Drama And Dance Teacher Education |
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| Early Childhood Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| Kindergarten/preschool Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Interdisciplinary Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Religious Studies |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Human Services |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Design And Visual Communications |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Musical Theater |
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| Visual And Performing Arts |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
1,531
Applied
965
Accepted
991
Enrolled
Female Admissions
993
Females Applied
623
Females Accepted
63%
Male Admissions
538
Males Applied
342
Males Accepted
64%
Applying
35
Application Fee
3.48
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 |
| Required for some programs |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 20 | 18 | 23 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
24,878
Fees
770
Full-time student fees
11,078
Room & board
5,182
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | Yes |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
25,260
Avg. Financial Aid Package
24,172
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
19,111
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,180
Avg. Loan Aid
5,910
Avg. Grant Aid
8,625
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
73%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
1%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
991
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
23%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.24% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6.46% |
| White or Caucasian | 71.64% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.71% |
| Asian | 31.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Two or more races | 1.31% |
| Other | 12.01% |
Gender
Male (34.01%)
Female (65.99%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 58% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Mountain Day, Appalachian Heritage Week and Mountain Day of Service
Mountain Day, Appalachian Heritage Week and Mountain Day of Service
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
More
Service Fraternities and Sororities
Service Fraternities and Sororities
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | No | Division 2 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 2 | |
| Soccer | No | Division 2 | |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 2 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | No | Division 2 | |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | No | Division 2 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 2 | |
| Soccer | No | Division 2 | |
| Softball | No | Division 2 | |
| Tennis | No | Division 2 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | No | Division 2 | |
Faculty
135
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 49
Part-time - 86
Male - 50
Female - 85