Lee University: Review & Facts

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Lee University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,930 students enrolled. This college was established in 1918 and is one of the 4 colleges located in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Lee University is affiliated with Church of God.

Academic Offerings

Lee University will give you the option to obtain an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
105
Lee University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 105 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Theology and Religion, Management, Nursing, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Lee University is fair at 79% (above Tennessee average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
79%
Good
The graduation rate at Lee University is average: 63%.

Student to faculty ratio at Lee University is pretty good -- 12:1. Find out more information regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is high, around $21,000 a year. The additional fees at Lee University (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $800; which comes to a total of $21,800 a year.

Read the details about Lee University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
73%
Doable
According to government data, 2,014 applications were submitted and 1,462 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

Lee University might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Lee University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,500
Medium
Lee University provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Lee University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Lee University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 2,100 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low -- about $4,500 annually.

Based on the college crime data, Lee University appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Lee University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Lee University
1120 N Ocoee St
Cleveland, Tennessee
37311, USA
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