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Lee University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Cleveland, TN🏛️ Private university📝 Test-optional

Located in Cleveland, Tennessee, this private university enrolls about 3,900 students and admits roughly 7 in 10 applicants. It's known particularly for theology programs, which account for 18% of degrees awarded, alongside business and health professions. The average net price after financial aid is under $20,000 annually, though the 63% six-year graduation rate is below the national average.

Acceptance rate
70.5%
Enrollment
3,927
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
63%

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Admitted Student Profile

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

SAT (combined)
1040 – 1230
ACT (composite)
20 – 27
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

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

$0–30k
$12,834
family income
$30–48k
$13,845
family income
$48–75k
$17,029
family income
$75–110k
$19,699
family income
$110k+
$24,641
family income
29% receive Pell grants
42% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Lee University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Theology
17.5%
Business & Marketing
15.3%
Health Professions
14.6%
Education
7.9%
Psychology
7.6%

Outcomes

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

Earnings (10 yr)
$43,222
Earnings (6 yr)
$38,082
Completion
63%
Retention
82%
Median debt
$25,750

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Lee University?

Lee University has an acceptance rate of 70.5%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Lee University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1040 and 1230 on the SAT. The ACT range is 20–27.

How much does Lee University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $12,834 per year, rising to $24,641 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

What are my chances of getting into Lee University?

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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 — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.