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Lee University

Cleveland, Tennessee · Private · 2,617 undergrads

Lee University admits 71% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Lee University?

71% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1040–1230 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

2,388 applied, 1,684 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Lee University cost?

$21,034 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $38,042.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$18,443
$30,000–$48,000$18,158
$48,000–$75,000$16,358
$75,000–$110,000$20,574
over $110,000$26,566

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Lee University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Lee University's fall 2027 rule yet. Lee University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Lee University's site

What it's like

2,617
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
City
Campus setting in Cleveland, TN.
82%
of first-years come back for year two.
49%
finish in four years. 61% within six.
$47.7k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$26k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Lee University is on

Easiest to get into in TennesseeColleges for a 1150 SATColleges for a 24 ACTColleges for a 23 ACT

Questions people ask

What is Lee University's acceptance rate?
71% for fall 2024: 1,684 of 2,388 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Lee University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1040 to 1230 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Lee University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $16,358 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $38,042.
What is Lee University's graduation rate?
61% of students finish within six years and 49% within four (IPEDS).