Acceptance Rate
77%
Banner Elk, NC
Location
Rural
Campus Setting
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Application Fee
Academics
Student-Faculty Ratio
Programs Offered
Full-Time Faculty
Women Faculty
Research Spending
Degree Levels Offered
Most popular fields of study by degrees awarded.
Elementary Education and Teaching
18 grads
Communication and Media Studies, Other
6 grads
Special Education and Teaching, General
3 grads
English Language and Literature, General
3 grads
Student Body
Total Enrollment
873 undergrad • 37 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
74%
Black / African American
9%
Hispanic / Latino
5%
Asian
2%
Other / Multi-racial
10%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Banner Elk, NC
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
Conference Carolinas
ROTC & Veteran Support
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Room & Board
Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$17,764
$30K – $48K
$24,337
$48K – $75K
$26,008
$75K – $110K
$29,530
$110K+
$29,771
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
69%
4 Years Graduation Rate
65%
6 Years Graduation Rate
68%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$43,415
69% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Lees-McRae College and return in the fall. 65% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 68% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
65%
4-5 years
3%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
31%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$26,490
Acceptance
77%
Undergrads
873
4-Year Grad Rate
65%
Endowment
$36M
Banner Elk, NC 28604