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Lee University

Private

Cleveland, TN

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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

Admit rate71%
SAT range1040–1230
ACT range20–27
Undergrads2,617
Yield (admits who enroll)35%
Next deadlineDec 1, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$35,688
4-year grad rate62%
Median earnings, 10yr out$43,222

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

Undergrads taking federal loans42%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out58%

"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

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$79,208/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$59,274/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$44,095/yr
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$43,241/yr
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$41,882/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$48,382/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$46,573/yr
Education, Other$42,329/yr
Special Education and Teaching$36,999/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$70,388/yr
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General$41,162/yr
History
History$44,096/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$54,203/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$45,221/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$46,719/yr
Social Sciences
Sociology$44,193/yr
Theology and Religious Vocations
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries$45,844/yr
Theological and Ministerial Studies$40,791/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$39,988/yr
Music$35,702/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,037
Typical room charge$4,510
Typical board charge$4,330

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

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

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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