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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.
The most common majors at Lee University are in music, media, education and teaching, and therapy and counseling.
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.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 3,931 students were enrolled in Lee University.
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 227 | education, teacher education, special ed, education courses, music teaching, school counseling, English teaching, health teaching, ... |
| Religion And Philosophy | 112 | theology, religious education, youth ministry, bible studies, religious music, missionary studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 84 | psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology |
| Business And Management | 78 | business management, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 75 | political science, history, English, sociology, Spanish language, anthropology, French language, interdisciplinary studies |
| Media | 73 | public relations, media and digital communications, communication studies, advertising, journalism courses, communication and journalism |
| Science | 22 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Music | 18 | music, piano, music management, voice, music performance |
| Medicine | 13 | health professions, pre-med |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 12 | health and fitness, health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | information technology |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama, stagecraft |
| Family And Social Work | 5 | family studies |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Lee University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 613 | 58 |
| Master's degree | 125 | 11 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 31% |
| Georgia | 12% |
| Ohio | 9% |
| Virginia | 6% |
| Florida | 5% |
| North Carolina | 5% |
| Michigan | 4% |
| Alabama | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (423) 614-8500
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 9 | $59,644 | 5 | $63,460 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $53,700 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $47,875 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $55,588 | 7 | $57,414 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $53,375 | 4 | $52,250 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $46,419 | 4 | $47,500 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 44 | $42,602 | 16 | $41,875 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $37,417 | 6 | $36,000 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 89 | $44,902 | 30 | $42,833 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
| Baseball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
| Track | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 89 | 93 | 182 |
| Baseball | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Basketball | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| Track | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 36 | 73 | 109 |
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lee University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
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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