Overview

Lees-McRae College is a Comprehensive institution located in Banner Elk, NC.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 128
Banner Elk, NC  28604
United States

Contact Amanda Merritt
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@lmc.edu
Phone: 828-898-8772
Fax: 828-898-8707

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agriculture, General	×
Agriculture/veterinary Preparatory Programs, Other	×
Pre-veterinary Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Wildlife Biology	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Resort Management	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dance Teacher Education	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)	×
Health And Wellness, General	×
Pre-physical Therapy Studies	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Nutrition Sciences	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Outdoor Education	×
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General	×
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Religion/religious Studies	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Musical Theatre	×
Theatre/theatre Arts Management	×
Visual And Performing Arts, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,082

Applied

1,600

Accepted

873

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,303

Females Applied

1,019

Females Accepted

78%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

779

Males Applied

581

Males Accepted

75%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.58

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	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended	Interview
Other requirements:	TOEFL

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	December 15th	January 15th	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

31,880

Private

Fees

3,510

Full-time student fees

16,030

Room & board

7,330

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

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

Financial Aid

23,659

Avg. Financial Aid Package

24,971

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

29,997

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,054

Avg. Loan Aid

9,494

Avg. Grant Aid

6,377

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

62%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

11%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

873

Total Undergrad students

5%

International Students

39%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.7%
Black or African American	6.87%
White or Caucasian	56.47%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.8%
Asian	1.49%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.23%
Two or more races	1.15%
Other	23.37%

Gender

Male (33.33%)

Female (66.67%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	74%

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 of Service, Late Night Final Exam Breakfast and Casino Night

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
APO - Theatre Honors Society

Most popular organizations:
CAB Welcome Bash, SGA Starry Night Formal, South Campus RA's, Fellowship of Christian Students and North Campus RA's

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		Division 2
Basketball	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 2
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football		Division 2
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 2
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

122

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 61

Part-time - 61

Male - 53

Female - 69