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Lees McRae is found in Banner Elk, NC. Banner Elk is a rural area. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Presbyterian Church (USA) identity. Lees McRae is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at the school.
Lees McRae is known for its programs in drama and performing arts, education and teaching, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 530.
Students numbered 882 in 2007-2008 at the school.
Lees McRae has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Lees McRae offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference. Lees McRae offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"A Presbyterian-affiliated institution founded in 1900 to serve the educational needs of the Southern Appalachian region, Lees-McRae College continues to provide a quality, values-based education in an ecumenical environment, inspiring and enabling individuals to contribute to a changing society with integrity and civic responsibility. Through a curriculum rooted in a liberal arts core and emphasizing leadership and service, graduates obtain knowledge, skills, and a holistic understanding of themselves and the world."
More complete details are provided below.
Lees McRae College
275 College Drive
Banner Elk, NC 28604-0128
http://WWW.LMC.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 85 | elementary school teaching, drama and dance teaching |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 38 | criminology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 17 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, health and physical education |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 15 | registered nursing |
| Medicine | 10 | pre-med, pre-veterinary |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 8 | forest sciences, wildlife management |
| Liberal Arts | 7 | sociology, international studies, history, interdisciplinary studies, humanities, English |
| Business And Management | 7 | business management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 5 | psychology |
| Design | 5 | graphic design |
| Science | 5 | biology |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer and info science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | religion |
| Media | 0 | communication studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Lees McRae in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 211 | 26 |
In 2007-2008, Lees McRae had a total enrollment of 882 students (854 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 28% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
Lees McRae offers campus housing for 592 of its 854 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Banner Elk, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,602 | 1,050 | 66% | 283 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 530 |
| SAT Writing | 420 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 74% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 23% |
| 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 | $ 20,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,500 |
| Room and board | $ 7,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,145 |
Financial Aid:
Lees McRae participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 293900)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 27 | 27 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| 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 | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $50,015 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $57,833 | 3 | $50,015 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $53,496 | 4 | $53,781 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $46,280 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $39,337 | 9 | $41,639 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $44,457 | 9 | $40,233 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $44,408 | 24 | $42,790 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
| Track | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 79 | 67 | 146 |
| Basketball | 10 | 14 | 24 |
| Track | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 63 | 43 | 106 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Sciences and Biology
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International/Global Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lees McRae Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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