by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 836 undergraduates in 2020, Lees - McRae College is a very small, private college located in Banner Elk, North Carolina. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Should you tire of the campus however, Lees - McRae College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Lees - McRae College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Lees - McRae College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
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Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at Lees - McRae College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Lees - McRae College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Lees - McRae College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Lees - McRae College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Lees - McRae College for Veterans Guide.
Lees - McRae College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Lees - McRae College has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 836 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 788 (94.3%). Part-time attendance was 48 (5.7%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 788 | 48 | 836 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Lees - McRae College is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Lees - McRae College #1647 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Lees - McRae College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Lees - McRae College Diversity Guide.
Lees - McRae College has a total of 284 student athletes, 162 men and 122 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $3,052,412 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $3,052,412 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Lees - McRae College Athletics