About Lees-McRae College

Founded in 1900, Lees-McRae College. is a Private college. Located in North Carolina, which is a city setting in North Carolina, the campus itself is Rural. The campus is home to 991 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Lees-McRae College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 13:1. There are 54 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Lees-McRae College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate63%
Application Deadline
Application Fee35
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at LMC are considered Selective, with ,8% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 12 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

59% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 28% were in the top quarter, and 6% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Lees-McRae College.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
58%
“We know about current events and vote”
42%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
17%
“Sometimes, but not often”
67%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
17%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
25%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
75%
“I feel extremely safe”
8%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
42%
“We bought the gear”
50%
“We live for the big game”
17%
“It”s not really our thing”
8%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
25%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
8%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
83%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
8%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
25%
“We only party on weekends”
25%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
8%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
67%
“There might be people who do”
25%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
58%
“We know about current events and vote”
42%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
17%
“Sometimes, but not often”
67%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
17%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
25%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
75%
“I feel extremely safe”
8%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
42%
“We bought the gear”
50%
“We live for the big game”
17%
“It”s not really our thing”
8%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
25%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
8%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
83%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
8%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
25%
“We only party on weekends”
25%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
8%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
67%
“There might be people who do”
25%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
Write a review, Enter to win $1,000 Scholarship

  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    27 Students rated on-campus housing 3.6 stars. 7 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    24 Students rated off-campus housing 2.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    27 Students rated campus food 2.9 stars. 11 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    27 Students rated campus facilities 3.6 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    27 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 67 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    27 Students rated school activities 4.1 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    27 Students rated local services 3.1 stars. 7 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    27 Students rated academics 4 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.

Lees-McRae College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Lees-McRae College?

14 Students rated Lees-McRae College

Cameron - 05/09/2020

It is a great school if you love being in the mountains and love looking at a view. People go hiking for fun at Lees-McRae. Although there are many fun things to do on campus, the surrounding areas are not so fun. You would have t travel 30 minutes just to get some fast food, but those 3 a.m drives to Boone are the best with your friends. LMC is a small college though. The campus is quite small but it is like a community. Everyone knows just about everyone. Overall it is the best school for me

Haley - 03/06/2020

It's a good school but its outdated when it comes to housing and needs to be updated. The food is not the greatest either. The class size is small, which I really like. During winter months they need to be more prepared for bad weather and ensure student safety. The lighting on campus is very bad and they don't have much even though we live in bear country. It's scary to go outside alone.

Haley - 12/31/2019

Honestly it’s a good school but the school housing is outdated. While students know there are bears on campus , the school doesn’t have many lights ensuring the safety of the students at night walking back late from library. Also in certain situations they don’t handle the safety of the students efficiently and correctly . They are a great school though because I love the small classes and community environment .

Joshua - 05/28/2019

I absolutely love the school, the setting of the school is the most beautiful in the east part of the united states I believe. The adventures around the school make is unique. Plenty of mountains and ski slopes, trails, hiking spots, Lees-McRae is just an outdoor adventure school. The on-campus living buildings could use moderation, they are very out-dated. The classrooms are starting to become nicer, and the academics is great but could use some work. The professors are always there to help you and push you to your best, but they lack on organizational skills.

Lees-McRae College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Lees-McRae College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Lees-McRae College is 63%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would tell myself to pick one school and stick with it. Make sure you do plenty of research and go to a four year university right out of high school. Being twenty two years old and seeing all of your friends graduating, while you still have many years of school left, is pretty upsetting.

    Read all 21 answers

  3. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are great!!!! We all work together and help each other out. When someone becomes discouraged, we all pitch in to help them feel better. They are Great!

    Read all 5 answers

  4. What's unique about your campus?

    Lees-McRae is small, the walks to class are not very long.

    Read all 5 answers

  5. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I don't brag about anything. I am displeased with this school and am transferring to another school in the fall.

    Read all 5 answers

  6. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    It is a presbyterian founded college that stresses racial, religious, sexual and personal diversity. They don't ram things down your throat. They ecourage you to explore instead. I like our new motto "Dream, Dare, Achieve."

    Read all 4 answers

  7. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    That playing a varisty sport would over take your life while in season.

    Read all 4 answers

  8. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Meal plan and food are horrible.

    Read all 4 answers

  9. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Our school is best known for its athletics.

    Read all 3 answers

  10. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Everyone here is really nice even the professors, you see almost everyone everyday because the school is so small, also the view is amazing.

    Read all 2 answers

  11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    If you are a party person and not ready to commit to a field of study you may want to wait until you decide.

    Read all 2 answers

  12. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    Even though, Lees McRae College assists online students with a generous tuition grant, I still have some frustration with is the ability to cover the costs of paying for continuing my education; therefore, I am working hard at keeping my GPA high, and I am seeking scholarships to cover College expenses and to pay student loans.

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

66%

female

34%

male

991

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

36%

Out-Of-State

59%

In-State

5%

International

Organizations

25

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

74%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
6%
% Hispanic/Latino
4%
% White or Caucasian
72%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Lees-McRae College receive some sort of financial aid. 48% were awarded federal grants. While 68% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$26,198

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$550

Books and Supplies

$10,392

Room and Board

37,140

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$19,504
$30 - $48K
$20,972
$48 - $75K
$22,764
$75 - $110K
$25,992
$110K & UP
$25,797

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

FIND SCHOLARSHIPS

Find your perfect match from over 3 million scholarships!

START YOUR SEARCH

CAN YOU GET INTO Lees-McRae College?

Complete your profile to see if this school is a fit for you, and what your chances of admitance are.

START YOUR SEARCH

TOP STUDENT RATED COLLEGES IN North Carolina

View All Colleges in North Carolina