Lees-McRae College
PrivateBanner Elk, NC
Lees-McRae College, in Banner Elk, NC, is a private very small school, enrolling around 873 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 77% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Health Professions and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $87,523/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
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
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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 Lees-McRae College's acceptance rate?
Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, NC admits approximately 77% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does Lees-McRae College cost?
Lees-McRae College's total cost of attendance is reported at $49,498 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Lees-McRae College?
Lees-McRae College's earliest deadline is Dec 15, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Lees-McRae College require students to live on campus?
No -- Lees-McRae College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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