Lee University
PrivateCleveland, TN
Located in Cleveland, TN, Lee University is a private small school with roughly 2,617 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 71% of applicants. Among reported majors, Accounting and Related Services shows the strongest outcomes -- $79,208/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lee University's acceptance rate?
Lee University in Cleveland, TN admits approximately 71% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Lee University?
Admitted students at Lee University typically score between 1040–1230 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Lee University?
Admitted students at Lee University typically score between 20–27 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Lee University cost?
Lee University's total cost of attendance is reported at $35,688 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Lee University?
Lee University's earliest deadline is Dec 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Lee University require students to live on campus?
No -- Lee University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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