Lee University

Cleveland, TN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Lee University

Lee University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Cleveland, TN, in a city setting. It enrolls about 2,617 students. The acceptance rate is 71%. 63% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $43,222.

71%

Acceptance

$18,878

Net price

2,617

Enrollment

63%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

71%

Acceptance rate

1,145

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading540–630

SAT Math500–600

ACT Composite20–27

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$18,878

Average net price

$23,790

In-state tuition

$23,790

Out-of-state tuition

$10,110

Room & board

$1,320

Books & supplies

$35,688

Total cost of attendance

29%

Students receiving Pell grants

42%

Students with federal loans

$25,750

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$12,834

$30–48K

$13,845

$48–75K

$17,029

$75–110K

$19,699

$110K+

$24,641

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Theology & Religion13.6%

Business12.9%

Health & Nursing11.5%

Education9.7%

Psychology9.5%

Humanities7.9%

Visual & Performing Arts6.5%

Communications6.2%

Parks & Recreation3.9%

English2.6%

After Graduation

$43,222

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$38,082

Median earnings (6 yrs)

63%

Graduation rate

82%

Retention rate

70%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,868

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,617

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

31%

First-generation

Gender balance

61% women

39% men

Race & ethnicity

White

80%

Two or more races

Black

Hispanic

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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