Lee UniversityLee University
Cleveland, TN · South
Lee University has an acceptance rate of 70.5% and a middle-50% SAT range of 1040-1230. The numbers below show who gets in and what it costs.
- Acceptance rate
- 70.5%
- SAT mid-50
- 1040-1230
- Cost after aid
- $18,878
- Graduation rate
- 63%
What Lee University says matters
How Lee University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- 1,684 of 2,388
- Yield
- 35%
- 589 enrolled
- SAT mid-50
- 1020-1210
- ACT mid-50
- 20-27
- CDS year
- 2024-25
Acceptance rate by gender
- Men
- 72%575 of 800
- Women
- 70%1,109 of 1,588
Very important
- Rigor of secondary school record
- Class rank
- Academic GPA
- Standardized test scores
- Application essay
- Recommendations
- Extracurricular activities
- Talent or ability
- Character or personal qualities
- First generation
- Alumni relation
- Geographical residence
- State residency
- Religious affiliation or commitment
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Level of applicant's interest
The full Common Data Set
Every figure Lee University published for 2024-25, section by section.
First-Time, First-Year Admission113
Applications
- Total first-time, first-year men who applied
- 800
- Total first-time, first-year women who applied
- 1,588
- Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied
- 95
- Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied
- 4
- Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
- 575
- Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
- 1,109
- Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted
- 34
- Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted
- 2
- Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
- 230
- Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
- 0
- Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
- 359
- Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
- 0
- Total first-time, first-year students who applied
- 2,388
- Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
- 1,684
- Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
- 589
- Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
- 303
- Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
- 262
- Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
- 23
- Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
- 1
Admissions Requirements
- Total academic units
- 13
- English
- 4
- Mathematics
- 3
- Science
- 2
- Of these, units that must be lab
- 0
- Foreign language
- 1
- Social studies
- 2
- History
- 1
- Academic electives
- 0
- Computer Science
- 0
- Visual/Performing Arts
- 0
- Other (specify)
- 0
- Total academic units
- 14
- English
- 4
- Mathematics
- 3
- Science
- 2
- Of these, units that must be lab
- 0
- Foreign language
- 1
- Social studies
- 2
- History
- 1
- Academic electives
- 0
- Computer Science
- 1
- Visual/Performing Arts
- 0
- Other (specify)
- 0
Basis for Selection
- Rigor of secondary school record
- Very Important
- Class rank
- Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Very Important
- Standardized test scores
- Very Important
- Application Essay
- Very Important
- Recommendation(s)
- Very Important
- Extracurricular activities
- Very Important
- Talent/ability
- Very Important
- Character/personal qualities
- Very Important
- First generation
- Very Important
- Alumni/ae relation
- Very Important
- Geographical residence
- Very Important
- State residency
- Very Important
- Religious affiliation/commitment
- Very Important
- Volunteer work
- Very Important
- Work experience
- Very Important
- Level of applicant’s interest
- Very Important
First-time, first-year Profile
- Submitting SAT Scores
- 0.21
- Submitting ACT Scores
- 0.69
- Submitting SAT Scores
- 123
- Submitting ACT Scores
- 407
- SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
- 1,020
- SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
- 1,140
- SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
- 1,210
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
- 540
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
- 580
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile
- 630
- SAT Math: 25th Percentile
- 500
- SAT Math: 50th Percentile
- 550
- SAT Math: 75th Percentile
- 600
- ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
- 20%
- ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
- 23%
- ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
- 27%
- ACT Math: 25th Percentile
- 17%
- ACT Math: 50th Percentile
- 22%
- ACT Math: 75th Percentile
- 25%
- ACT English: 25th Percentile
- 20%
- ACT English: 50th Percentile
- 23%
- ACT English: 75th Percentile
- 28%
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800
- 6
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699
- 39
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599
- 41
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499
- 12
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399
- 2
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299
- 0
- SAT Math: 700-800
- 5
- SAT Math: 600-699
- 21
- SAT Math: 500-599
- 52
- SAT Math: 400-499
- 17
- SAT Math: 300-399
- 5
- SAT Math: 200-299
- 0
- ACT Composite: 30-36
- 10
- ACT Composite: 24-29
- 37
- ACT Composite: 18-23
- 41
- ACT Composite: 12-17
- 12
- ACT Composite: 6-11
- 0
- ACT Composite: Below 6
- 0
- Percent who had GPA of 4.0
- 17%
- Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
- 36%
- Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
- 19%
- Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
- 12%
- Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
- 9.0%
- Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
- 5.0%
- Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
- 100%
- Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
- 100%
- Percent who had GPA below 1.0
- 0
Admission Policies
- Amount of application fee:
- 25
- Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?
- Yes
- Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?
- Yes
- If yes, maximum period of postponement:
- One semester
Transfer Admission13
Fall Applicants
- Men
- 134
- Women
- 202
- Unknown
- 336
- Total
- 89
- Men
- 129
- Another Gender
- 218
- Unknown
- 51
- Total
- 74
- Women
- 125
Application for Admission
- If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
- 2.0
- List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
- Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges. Common Data Set 2024-25
Transfer Credit Policies
- Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:
- 15
- Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
- 30
Academic Offerings and Policies24
Special Study Options
- Distance learning
- X
- Double major
- X
- Dual enrollment
- X
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- X
- External degree program
- X
- Honors Program
- X
- Independent study
- X
- Internships
- X
- Liberal arts/career combination
- X
- Student-designed major
- X
- Study abroad
- X
- Teacher certification program
- X
- Undergraduate Research
- X
- Weekend college
- X
Required Course Work
- Arts/fine arts
- X
- English (including composition)
- X
- Foreign languages
- X
- History
- X
- Physical Education
- X
- Humanities
- X
- Mathematics
- X
- Philosophy
- X
- Sciences (biological or physical)
- X
- Social science
- X
Student Life24
Activities Offered
- Campus Ministries
- X
- Choral groups
- X
- Concert band
- X
- Drama/theater
- X
- International Student Organization
- X
- Jazz band
- X
- Literary magazine
- X
- Marching band
- X
- Model UN
- X
- Music ensembles
- X
- Musical theater
- X
- Opera
- X
- Pep band
- X
- Radio station
- X
- Student government
- X
- Student newspaper
- X
- Student-run film society
- X
- Symphony orchestra
- X
- Television station
- X
- Yearbook
- X
Housing
- Men's dorms
- X
- Women's dorms
- X
- Apartments for married students
- X
- Apartments for single students
- X
Annual Expenses12
Information
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Private Tuition
- Tuition
- 24120
Public Tuition
- Tuition: Out-of-state:
- 24120
All Institutions Expenses
- Required Fees:
- 750
- Housing Only (on-campus):
- 5290
- Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
- 5160
Estimated Expenses
- Transportation:
- 1580
- Other expenses:
- 2760
- Transportation
- 1580
- Other expenses:
- 2760
- Transportation:
- 1580
- Other expenses:
- 2760
Financial Aid89
Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid
- N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
- 168
- O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
- 6,199
- P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
- 59
- Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
- 10,377
- N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
- 653
- O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
- 6,849
- P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
- 191
- Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
- 12,119
- N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
- 4
- O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
- 1,556
- P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
- 3
- Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
- 11,238
Reporting Year
- 2024-2025
- 2024-2025 estimated
Methodology
- Both FM and IM
- 7448234
Need-based Aid Awarded
- Federal
- 4657457
- State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
- 11990897
- Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
- 746829
- Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
- 24843417
- Total Scholarships/Grants
- 9791840
- Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
- 620232
- Federal Work-Study
- 0
- State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
- 10412072
- Total Self-Help
- 1219834
- Parent Loans
- 1420664
- Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
- 991157
- Athletic Awards
- 4592
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
- Federal
- 1818588
- State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
- 4971942
- Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
- 441933
- Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
- 7237055
- Total Scholarships/Grants
- 5019568
- Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
- 0
- State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
- 5017568
- Total Self-Help
- 1785524
- Parent Loans
- 787062
- Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
- 2348584
Students Awarded Aid
- A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
- 589
- B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
- 545
- C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
- 408
- D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
- 408
- E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
- 408
- F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
- 275
- G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
- 55
- H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 69
- I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 65%
- J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 20241
- K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
- 17827
- L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
- 3581
- M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
- 3258
- A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
- 2,414
- B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
- 2,126
- C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
- 1,618
- D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
- 1,614
- E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
- 1,578
- F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
- 1,173
- G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
- 210
- H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 289
- I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 62%
- J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 19790
- K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
- 16761
- L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
- 4681
- M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
- 4152
- A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
- 857
- B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
- 152
- C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
- 136
- D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
- 132
- E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
- 106
- F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
- 104
- G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
- 3
- H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 3
- I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 33%
- J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 9189
- K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
- 7328
- L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
- 4194
- M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
- 4194
Graduating Cohort
- Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
- 497
Source Type Loan
- A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 317
- B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 313
- D. State loan programs.
- 0
- E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
- 58
- A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 64
- B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 63
- D. State loan programs.
- 0
- E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
- 12
- A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 30539
- B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 25148
- D. State loan programs.
- 0
- E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
- 31198
Institutional Aid
- If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:
- ________ Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? ☐ Yes ☒ No Common Data Set 2024-25
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred22
Diploma/Certificates
- Communication/journalism
- 6
- Computer and information sciences
- 2
- Education
- 8
- Family and consumer sciences
- 3
- Biological/life sciences
- 2
- Military science and military technologies
- 28
- Parks and recreation
- 2
- Psychology
- 8
- Social sciences
- 4
- Visual and performing arts
- 7
- History
- 2
Bachelors
- Communication/journalism
- 9
- Computer and information sciences
- 11
- Education
- 13
- Family and consumer sciences
- 19
- Biological/life sciences
- 26
- Military science and military technologies
- 29
- Parks and recreation
- 31
- Psychology
- 42
- Social sciences
- 45
- Visual and performing arts
- 50
- History
- 54
Enrollment And Persistence69
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category
- Nonresidents
- 23
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14
- Black or African American, non-Hispanic
- 22
- White, non-Hispanic
- 455
- American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
- 3
- Asian, non-Hispanic
- 12
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
- 3
- Two or more races, non-Hispanic
- 43
- Race and/or ethnicity unknown
- 14
- TOTAL
- 589
- Nonresidents
- 82
- Hispanic/Latino
- 52
- Black or African American, non-Hispanic
- 103
- White, non-Hispanic
- 2,088
- American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
- 13
- Asian, non-Hispanic
- 39
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
- 10
- Two or more races, non-Hispanic
- 159
- Race and/or ethnicity unknown
- 71
- TOTAL
- 2,617
- Nonresidents
- 85
- Hispanic/Latino
- 57
- Black or African American, non-Hispanic
- 116
- White, non-Hispanic
- 2,379
- American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
- 14
- Asian, non-Hispanic
- 50
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
- 10
- Two or more races, non-Hispanic
- 172
- Race and/or ethnicity unknown
- 388
- TOTAL
- 3,271
Persistence
- Certificate/diploma
- 8
- Associate degrees
- 12
- Bachelor's degrees
- 688
- Master's degrees
- 167
- Post-Master's certificates
- 2
- Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
- 8
- Doctoral degrees – professional practice
- 11
Graduation Rates
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 295
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 215
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 365
- Total
- 875
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 0
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 0
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 0
- Total
- 0
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 295
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 215
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 365
- Total
- 875
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 123
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 110
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 212
- Total
- 445
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 34
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 24
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 37
- Total
- 95
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 4
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 5
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 2
- Total
- 11
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 161
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 139
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 251
- Total
- 551
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 55
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 65
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 69
- Total
- 63
Instructional Faculty And Class Size36
Instructional Faculty
- A. Total number of instructional faculty
- 142
- B. Total number who are members of minority groups
- 14
- C. Total number who are women
- 65
- D. Total number who are men
- 77
- E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
- 0
- F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
- 113
- G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
- 23
- H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
- 2
- I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
- 4
- A. Total number of instructional faculty
- 244
- B. Total number who are members of minority groups
- 20
- C. Total number who are women
- 106
- D. Total number who are men
- 138
- E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
- 2
- F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
- 110
- G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
- 90
- H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
- 25
- I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
- 19
- A. Total number of instructional faculty
- 386
- B. Total number who are members of minority groups
- 34
- C. Total number who are women
- 171
- D. Total number who are men
- 215
- E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
- 2
- F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
- 223
- G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
- 113
- H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
- 27
- I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
- 23
Student to Faculty Ratio
- Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio
- 13
Undergraduate Class Size
- 2-9
- 195
- 10-19
- 195
- 20-29
- 226
- 30-39
- 152
- 40-49
- 51
- 50-99
- 16
- 100+
- 41
- Total
- 3
About Lee University
Lee University is a very small private university in Cleveland, TN, in a city setting.
What Lee University looks for
Lee University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.
Frequently asked
What SAT score do I need for Lee University?
Lee University's middle 50% SAT range is 1040 to 1230. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for Lee University?
Middle 50% ACT range is 20 to 27. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at Lee University?
Lee University admits roughly 71% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does Lee University actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $18,878 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Lee University a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Lee University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.
