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Lees-McRae College

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Overview

Established in 1900, the Lees-McRae College is a non-profit private multidisciplinary higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small town of Banner Elk (population range of under 2,500 inhabitants), North Carolina. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Lees-McRae College (LMC) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Presbyterian religion. Lees-McRae College (LMC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 124-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this US higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. LMC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Lees-McRae College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Lees-McRae College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Lees-McRae College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Lees-McRae College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym LMC
Founded 1900
Motto In Montibus, Ex Montibus, Pro Montibus
In the mountains, of the mountains, for the mountains
Colours Green and gold
Mascot Wily the Bobcat
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University Location

Address 191 Main Street W
Banner Elk
28604-0128 North Carolina
United States
Lees-McRae College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Lees-McRae College Phone Number +1 (828) 898 5241
Lees-McRae College Fax Number +1 (828) 898 8814

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Lees-McRae College's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Lees-McRae College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Lees-McRae College's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Lees-McRae College.

Lees-McRae College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
25,000-29,999 US$
(22,780-27,340 Euro)
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students
25,000-29,999 US$
(22,780-27,340 Euro)
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Lees-McRae College's admission information.

Lees-McRae College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Lees-McRae College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Lees-McRae College a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Lees-McRae College's acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are considered but not required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Lees-McRae College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Lees-McRae College's Admission Office Admission Office

PO Box 128
Banner Elk 28604
(828) 898 8723
800 280 4562

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Lees-McRae College.

Lees-McRae College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Lees-McRae College has an enrollment range of 500-999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Lees-McRae College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 100-199 academic employees (Faculty).


Lees-McRae College's Control Type Control Type

Lees-McRae College is a private higher education institution.


Lees-McRae College's Entity Type Entity Type

Lees-McRae College is a non-profit higher education institution.


Lees-McRae College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Rural setting.


Lees-McRae College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Lees-McRae College is Christian-Presbyterian Religious Affiliation

Lees-McRae College has a Christian-Presbyterian affiliation (Presbyterian Church (USA) - www.pcusa.org).


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Lees-McRae College's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Size & Setting Four-year, very small, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile Very high undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Professions plus arts & sciences, no graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate)

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Lees-McRae College's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Lees-McRae College's Library

Lees-McRae College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 70,220 physical volumes, 868 physical media, 61,428 digital/electronic media and 146 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 8 full-time employees, including 2 librarians. Lees-McRae College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Lees-McRae College's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Lees-McRae College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 680 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Lees-McRae College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Lees-McRae College's main services:


Lees-McRae College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Lees-McRae College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Lees-McRae College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Lees-McRae College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Lees-McRae College's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Lees-McRae College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Lees-McRae College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1953


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Lees-McRae College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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