Lee University

Cleveland, TN · Private nonprofit · 2,617 undergraduates

Lee University admitted 71% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 1040–1230 on the SAT. Its average net price after aid was $21,034 a year. Within six years, 62% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
71%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted
SAT middle 50%
1040–1230
ACT middle 50%
20–27

Cost

Cost of attendance, before aid
$38,042 a year
Average net price after aid
$21,034 a year
Net price for families earning under $30,000
$18,443 a year
Tuition and fees
$24,870 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
62%
Students who return for a second year
82%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$47,741 a year
Median debt at graduation
$26,000

Students

Undergraduates
2,617
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
33%
Student-faculty ratio
13 to 1
Campus setting
City

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Theology and religious vocations
14%
Business, management and marketing
13%
Health professions
12%
Education
10%
Psychology
10%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.