Overview

Lees-McRae College is a Comprehensive institution located in Banner Elk, NC, in a rural setting.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 128
Banner Elk, NC  28604
United States

Contact Amanda Merritt
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@lmc.edu
Phone: 828-898-8772
Fax: 828-898-8707

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agriculture/veterinary Preparatory Programs, Other
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Wildlife Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Elementary Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)
Pre-physical Therapy Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Nutrition Sciences
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Outdoor Education
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Religion/religious Studies
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Musical Theatre
Theatre/theatre Arts Management
Visual And Performing Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,733

Applied

1,063

Accepted

855

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,095

Females Applied

679

Females Accepted

62%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

616

Males Applied

383

Males Accepted

62%

Acceptance Rate

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	508	610
SAT Math	537	513	538
ACT Composite	23	20	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

26,490

Private

Fees

2,350

Full-time student fees

12,200

Room & board

5,400

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

21,762

Avg. Financial Aid Package

24,744

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

23,826

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,970

Avg. Loan Aid

13,085

Avg. Grant Aid

18,263

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

62%

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 Disabled 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

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

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		Division 2	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		Division 2	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

116

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 62

Part-time - 54

Male - 44

Female - 72