Lee University

Cleveland, TN · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Lee University reported a 72.2% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Lee University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Cleveland, TN, with an SAT reference of 1130 and an ACT reference of 23. The historical average net price is $18,878 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

72.2%

2,150 applicants

SAT reference

1130

Combined score

ACT reference

23

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$18,878

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Lee University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)102011301230
ACT (composite, 1–36)202326

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

61.6%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

82.3%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

2,617

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Lee University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$12,834
$30,001 – $48,000$13,845
$48,001 – $75,000$17,029
$75,001 – $110,000$19,699
$110,000+$24,641

Top Majors at Lee University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Theology & Religious Vocations116
Business, Management & Marketing108
Health Professions103
Education56
Psychology54
Visual & Performing Arts48
Communication & Journalism41
Liberal Arts & General Studies36
Social Sciences26
Family & Consumer Sciences20

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About Lee University

Official website: https://www.leeuniversity.edu/

Admissions: https://www.leeuniversity.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Lee University

What is the acceptance rate at Lee University?

Lee University reported a 72% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 2,150. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Lee University?

The historical 72% acceptance rate suggests Lee University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Lee University?

The imported historical records for Lee University include an SAT reference value of 1130 and an ACT reference value of 23. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Lee University?

The stored historical average net price at Lee University is $18,878 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 97%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $14,251 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Lee University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Lee University is 62%. its stored first-year retention rate is 82%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Lee University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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