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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
1,786
Applied
1,443
Accepted
818
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,139
Females Applied
936
Females Accepted
82%
Male Admissions
646
Males Applied
507
Males Accepted
78%
Applying
25
Application Fee
| 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 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
30,500
Private
Fees
3,350
Full-time student fees
15,200
Room & board
7,000
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
23,556
Avg. Financial Aid Package
25,127
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
26,807
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
2,915
Avg. Loan Aid
10,260
Avg. Grant Aid
5,843
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
66%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
14%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
818
Total Undergrad students
4%
International Students
37%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.26% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8.32% |
| White or Caucasian | 74.05% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.86% |
| Asian | 1.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.24% |
| Two or more races | 1.47% |
| Other | 4.04% |
Gender
Male (33.25%)
Female (66.75%)
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 | 73% |
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 | |
| Cheerleading | No | | |
| Cross-country Running | | Division 2 | |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | | Division 2 | |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | | No |
| 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 | |
| Cheerleading | No | | |
| Cross-country Running | | Division 2 | |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | | Division 2 | |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | | No |
| Soccer | | Division 2 | |
| Softball | | Division 2 | |
| Swimming And Diving | | Division 2 | |
| Tennis | | Division 2 | |
| Track And Field | | Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | | Division 2 | |
Faculty
119
Total Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 62
Part-time - 57
Male - 51
Female - 68
Lees-McRae College