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Lees-McRae College

Banner Elk, NC • private • DII | Conference Carolinas
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Acceptance
80.7%
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Grad Rate
44%
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Cost
$43,120

Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Rural (Rural: Distant )
Student Population
Undergrad: 862 • Total: 888
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
191 Main Street
Banner Elk, NC
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Website
www.lmc.edu/
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
Carnegie Code: 31

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 289 (33.5%) • Female: 573 (66.5%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 14 1.6%
Black/African American 75 8.7%
Hispanic/Latino 44 5.1%
White 627 72.7%
Two or More Races 15 1.7%
International 38 4.4%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
80.7%
1,443 admitted from 1,787 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
Application Types Offered
EA RD
Application Requirements
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Application Fee
$25
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 12/15/2025
RD: 05/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
44.2%
4-Year Graduation Rate
39.9%
Freshman Retention Rate
62.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
13.9:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$43,120
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $28,790
Room & Board
$600
Books & Supplies
$13,730
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $18,829
$30,001-48,000 $21,139
$48,001-75,000 $20,899
$75,001-110,000 $26,761
$110,001+ $29,115
Students Receiving Pell Grants
97%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$26,009

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division II
Conference
Conference Carolinas
Men's Sports (8)
Basketball Lacrosse Other Sports Soccer Swimming Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
Women's Sports (9)
Basketball Lacrosse Other Sports Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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