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Lee University, Tennessee

Overview of Lee University

Lee University can be found in Cleveland, Tennessee (a small city). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Church of God school. Lee University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at the school.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at Lee University are in music, media, education and teaching, and therapy and counseling.

Lee University Selectivity

The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications. People attending Lee University come from a variety of states around the country.

Faculty

A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.

Student Body

In 2005, 3,931 students were enrolled in Lee University.

Student Life

Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Lee University offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference competitions.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Lee University is a Christian institution which offers liberal arts and professional education on both the baccalaureate and master's levels. It seeks to provide education that integrates biblical truth as revealed in the Holy Scriptures with truth discovered through the study of the arts and sciences and in the practice of various professions. A personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior is the controlling perspective from which the educational enterprise is carried out. The foundational purpose of all educational programs is to develop within the students knowledge, appreciation, understanding, ability and skills which will prepare them for responsible Christian living in the modern world."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Lee University

Lee University
1120 N Ocoee St
Cleveland, TN 37320-3731
General Phone: (423) 614-8000
Admissions Phone: (423) 614-8500
Financial Aid Phone: (423) 614-8300
http://www.leeuniversity.edu

Lee University Programs and Degrees (2005)

Lee University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching227education, teacher education, special ed, education courses, music teaching, school counseling, English teaching, health teaching, ...
Religion And Philosophy112theology, religious education, youth ministry, bible studies, religious music, missionary studies
Therapy And Counseling84psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology
Business And Management78business management, accounting
Liberal Arts75political science, history, English, sociology, Spanish language, anthropology, French language, interdisciplinary studies
Media73public relations, media and digital communications, communication studies, advertising, journalism courses, communication and journalism
Science22biology, biochemistry, chemistry
Music18music, piano, music management, voice, music performance
Medicine13health professions, pre-med
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy12health and fitness, health and physical education, athletic trainer
Computer Science And Engineering11information technology
Drama And Performing Arts5drama, stagecraft
Family And Social Work5family studies
Mathematics3mathematics
Medical Assistant And Technician0clinical lab tech

Number of programs and degrees for Lee University in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree61358
Master's degree12511

Student Body

In 2005, Lee University had a total enrollment of 3,931 students (3,661 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate90%
Graduate10%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White80%
Black5%
Hispanic3%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Other Races7%
(Foreign Students)4%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1927%
20-2132%
22-2422%
25-298%
30-343%
35-392%
40-493%
50-641%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Tennessee31%
Georgia12%
Ohio9%
Virginia6%
Florida5%
North Carolina5%
Michigan4%
Alabama3%
Foreign countries3%
South Carolina2%
Indiana2%
Kentucky2%
Pennsylvania2%
Illinois2%
Washington1%
Texas1%
New York1%
New Jersey1%
Maryland1%
Wisconsin1%
West Virginia1%
Mississippi1%
Maine1%
Missouri1%
Connecticut1%
North Dakota1%

Lee University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time70 %
Part-Time50 %

Lee University Room and Board (2005)

Lee University offers campus housing for 1,800 of its 3,661 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Cleveland, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.

Lee University Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 9,710
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 9,710
Room and board$ 5,170
Room charge$ 2,680
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,490
Books and supplies$ 800
Other expenses$ 2,920

Financial Aid:
Lee University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 350000)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (423) 614-8300

Lee University Faculty

Lee University has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year9$59,6445$63,460
Associate professorcalendar year3$53,7002*
Assistant professorcalendar year4$47,8750*
All faculty totalcalendar year16$55,5887$57,414

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year16$53,3754$52,250
Associate professoracademic year21$46,4194$47,500
Assistant professoracademic year44$42,60216$41,875
Instructoracademic year6$37,4176$36,000
Lectureracademic year2*0*
All faculty totalacademic year89$44,90230$42,833

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Lee University Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
BasketballGeorgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference
BaseballGeorgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference
TrackGeorgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total8993182
Baseball32032
Basketball141327
Track7714
All Other Sports3673109

Lee University Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Education, Other
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Psychology Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General

LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism, Other
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist

MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies

MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry

SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology

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Lee University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Lee University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Lee University % of students from other states
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 5%Lee University % of degrees in religion and philosophy
% of degrees in media
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Lee University % of degrees in media
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Lee University % of degrees in education and teaching
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Lee University Number of degree programs
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Lee University Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in music
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Lee University % of degrees in music
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Lee University % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Lee University Number of students
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 20%Lee University % students on athletic fin. aid
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Church of God affiliation
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships

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