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Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 128
Banner Elk, NC 28604
United States
Banner Elk, NC 28604
United States
Contact
Amanda Merritt
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@lmc.edu
Phone: 828-898-8772
Fax: 828-898-8707
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@lmc.edu
Phone: 828-898-8772
Fax: 828-898-8707
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
1,711
Applied
1,062
Accepted
855
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,095
Females Applied
679
Females Accepted
62%
Male Admissions
616
Males Applied
383
Males Accepted
62%
Applying
25
Application Fee
3.61
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 One recommendation |
| Required for some programs |
Interview Other requirements may exist (see below) |
| Other requirements: | TOEFL |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | December 15th | January 15th | No |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
 | 75th %
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 566 | |||
| SAT Math | 537 | |||
| ACT Composite | 23 | 20 | 25 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
30,500
Private
Fees
3,350
Full-time student fees
15,200
Room & board
7,000
Room only
Financial Aid
20,974
Avg. Financial Aid Package
24,111
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
23,962
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,156
Avg. Loan Aid
15,002
Avg. Grant Aid
10,119
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
73%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
9%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
855
Total Undergrad students
4%
International Students
36%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 7.03% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6.91% |
| White or Caucasian | 74.12% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.59% |
| Asian | 1.29% |
| Two or more races | 1.41% |
| Other | 4.8% |
Gender
Male (34.97%)
Female (65.03%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 72% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Mountain Day, Appalachian Heritage Week and Mountain Day of Service
Mountain Day, Appalachian Heritage Week and Mountain Day of Service
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
More
Service Fraternities and Sororities
Service Fraternities and Sororities
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | | Division 2 | |
| Cross-country Running | | Division 2 | |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | | Division 2 | |
| Soccer | | Division 2 | |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | | Division 2 | |
| Tennis | | Division 2 | |
| Track And Field | | Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | | Division 2 | |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | | Division 2 | |
| Cross-country Running | | Division 2 | |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | | Division 2 | |
| Soccer | | Division 2 | |
| Softball | | Division 2 | |
| Swimming And Diving | | Division 2 | |
| Tennis | | Division 2 | |
| Track And Field | | Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | | Division 2 | |
Faculty
52
Total Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 41
Part-time - 11
Male - 44
Female - 72
Lees-McRae College