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Lees-McRae College
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

πŸ“ Banner Elk, NCπŸ›οΈ Private universityπŸ“ Test-optional

Located in Banner Elk, North Carolina, this private college enrolls 855 students and accepts about 77% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $24,108 annually. Biology is the most popular major at 27% of degrees awarded, followed by Parks & Recreation. The six-year graduation rate is 42%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $43,415.

Acceptance rate
76.8%
Enrollment
855
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
42%

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β—΄ Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
Not published
ACT (composite)
Not published
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages β€” not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$23,030
family income
$30–48k
$22,733
family income
$48–75k
$25,905
family income
$75–110k
$28,854
family income
$110k+
$33,664
family income
37% receive Pell grants
59% take federal loans

✦ Strongest Programs

The fields Lees-McRae College graduates the most students in β€” a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Biology
26.8%
Parks & Recreation
13.4%
Education
10.8%
Public Administration
10.3%
Business & Marketing
10.3%

β†— Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$43,415
Earnings (6 yr)
$41,599
Completion
42%
Retention
69%
Median debt
$17,375

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Lees-McRae College?

Lees-McRae College has an acceptance rate of 76.8%, making it relatively accessible.

How much does Lees-McRae College actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $23,030 per year, rising to $33,664 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes β€” run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.