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The main campus of Lees McRae is in Banner Elk, North Carolina (a rural area). The school is a Presbyterian Church (USA) institution. Lees McRae is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
Lees McRae students most commonly major in a field related to drama and performing arts, education and teaching, and security and law enforcement.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 420 to 530. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 420 or more. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges.
In 2005, the school had 883 enrolled students.
Many students at Lees McRae live in campus housing. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference for major sports. Lees McRae takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
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
General Phone: 82889852410
http://WWW.LMC.EDU
Lees McRae awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 57 | elementary school teaching |
| Business And Management | 22 | business management, business administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 16 | criminology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 11 | registered nursing |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 10 | drama |
| Media | 7 | communication studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | health and physical education, athletic trainer, sports and fitness management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 5 | psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 5 | international studies, sociology, history, English, humanities, interdisciplinary studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | forest sciences |
| Science | 3 | biology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | religion |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Lees McRae in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 150 | 22 |
In 2005, Lees McRae had a total enrollment of 883 students (873 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 40% |
| Foreign countries | 38% |
| Virginia | 5% |
| Colorado | 4% |
| Tennessee | 3% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 1 % |
Lees McRae offers campus housing for 575 of its 873 (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 | 1,117 | 835 | 75% | 368 | 44% |
| Men | 536 | 401 | 75% | 177 | 44% |
| Women | 581 | 434 | 75% | 191 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
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 | 44% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 15% |
| 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 | $ 17,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,000 |
| Room and board | $ 6,000 |
| Room charge | $ 2,800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 798 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid:
Lees McRae participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 293900)
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 | 3 | $56,304 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $43,240 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $48,712 | 7 | $47,259 |
*: 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 | 8 | $43,112 | 4 | $45,318 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $43,519 | 6 | $41,208 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $39,381 | 3 | $41,478 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $33,098 | 9 | $33,098 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $40,248 | 22 | $38,675 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
| Track | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 103 | 102 | 205 |
| Track | 21 | 21 | 42 |
| Basketball | 15 | 19 | 34 |
| All Other Sports | 67 | 62 | 129 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Sciences and Biology
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 20% | |
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 campus housing 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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