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Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 128
Banner Elk, NC 28604
United States
Banner Elk, NC 28604
United States
Contact
Amanda Merritt
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@lmc.edu
Phone: 828-898-8772
Fax: 828-898-8707
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@lmc.edu
Phone: 828-898-8772
Fax: 828-898-8707
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
2,082
Applied
1,600
Accepted
873
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,303
Females Applied
1,019
Females Accepted
78%
Male Admissions
779
Males Applied
581
Males Accepted
75%
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
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
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
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
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
Lees-McRae College