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Lee University was established in 1918 and is a coeducational, private university situated near the Appalachian Mountains in Cleveland, Tennessee. The main campus covers more than 110 acres. The university recently recorded an enrollment of over 4,000 students annually. It has merged with the Church of God and upholds a strong Christian identity. Lee University is recognized as one of the top institutes of higher education in the southeastern region. U.S. News & World Report listed Lee in the “Top Tier” in the South in 2009.
Lee University’s student body is active and impressive. The college possesses a prominent athletics department with a membership in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The campus offers more than 10 men and women sports teams participating in sports such as baseball, basketball, softball, volleyball, golf and others. Their sports teams are known as the Flames.
Lee University can be found in Cleveland, TN (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 does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 470 or lower in 2007 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Lee University centered around 450 to 600, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007, 4,089 students were enrolled in Lee University.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Student dorms or apartments are common at Lee University. The school offers students meal plans. Lee University student athletes compete in Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Lee University
1120 N Ocoee St
Cleveland, TN 37311
General Phone: (423) 614-8000
http://www.leeuniversity.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 234 | education courses, educational administration, music teaching, education, history teaching, English teaching, special ed, physical education teaching, ... |
| Religion And Philosophy | 124 | pastoral counseling, pre-ministerial studies, theology, youth ministry, bible studies, religious education, missionary studies, pastoral counseling and ministries, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 92 | psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 84 | history, political science, English, sociology, Spanish language, anthropology, interdisciplinary studies, French language |
| Media | 82 | digital communications, public relations, advertising, journalism, communication studies |
| Business And Management | 82 | business management, accounting |
| Medical Support And Technology | 19 | health service and sciences, clinical lab tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 17 | health and physical education, recreation and leisure studies, athletic trainer |
| Music | 15 | music, various music studies, music performance |
| Family And Social Work | 11 | family studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer and info science |
| Science | 7 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, environmental biology |
| Medicine | 7 | medical preparatory |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Lee University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 656 | 59 |
| Master's degree | 131 | 13 |
In 2007, Lee University had a total enrollment of 4,089 students (3,701 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 35% |
| Georgia | 13% |
| Ohio | 7% |
| (International Students) | 6% |
| North Carolina | 5% |
| Virginia | 5% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Alabama | 3% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Lee University offers campus housing for 1,820 of its 3,701 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,564 | 1,047 | 67% | 812 | 78% |
| Men | 665 | 440 | 66% | 337 | 77% |
| Women | 899 | 607 | 68% | 475 | 78% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 46% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 75% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,782 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,782 |
| Room and board | $ 5,276 |
| Room charge | $ 2,556 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,720 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,740 |
Financial Aid:
Lee University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 350000)
Lee University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 61 | 19 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 29 | 13 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 13 | $60,865 | 3 | $59,617 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $59,259 | 4 | $56,400 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $56,752 | 7 | $54,643 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 24 | $50,211 | 6 | $47,842 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 42 | $46,495 | 27 | $45,530 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $36,063 | 12 | $36,272 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 99 | $48,515 | 55 | $44,403 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
| Baseball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
| Track | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 98 | 97 | 195 |
| Basketball | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| Baseball | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Track | 11 | 9 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 45 | 73 | 118 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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
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
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Music, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Environmental Biology
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 degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Church of God affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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