Lee University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	2,033
Religious affiliation	Pentecostal
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	83%
Students retention rate	81%
On-time graduation rate	58%

Located in Cleveland, Tennessee, Lee University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 83% indicates that Lee University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Lee University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Lee University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Lee University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

82.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$20,500

Cost of attendance at Lee University in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,500

Cost of attendance at Lee University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Lee University received on average $13,233 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,233

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	255	37%	$4,891	$1,247,178
Other Federal Grant	353	52%	$4,693	$1,656,535
State Grant/Scholarships	319	47%	$4,922	$1,570,118
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	589	86%	$9,058	$5,335,163
Total Grant & Scholarships	647	95%	$13,233	$8,561,816

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lee University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lee University students is 58.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 64.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 46.3%.

58.0%

asian 66.7% 4 students
African American 40.5% 15 students
white 59.7% 405 students
unknown 51.8% 14 students
hispanic 61.9% 13 students
International Students 51.8% 14 students
Mixed Race 36.4% 8 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Gulf South Conference
Basketball Gulf South Conference
Track and Cross Country Gulf South Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Lee University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lee University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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