Lee University
Lee University is one of the forty-four private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Tennessee. The campus is located in an urban area, in Cleveland.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 5,370 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 901 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 730 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 81%). Every year 52% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Lee University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $16,080, and fees were $650. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $16,080 and $650 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students5,370 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Church of God |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate81% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 17 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 102 miles radius of Lee University
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Southern Adventist University
13 miles away |
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Tennessee Wesleyan University
25 miles away |
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Berry College
63 miles away |
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Shorter University
65 miles away |
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Truett McConnell University
75 miles away |
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Brenau University
84 miles away |
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Piedmont College
86 miles away |
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Herzing University-Atlanta
96 miles away |
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Emory University
100 miles away |
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Carson-Newman University
102 miles away |
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offers 6 nursing programs |
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University of Central Arkansas
offers 6 nursing programs |
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University of Mobile
offers 7 nursing programs |
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University of West Alabama
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Palm Beach Atlantic University
offers 3 nursing programs |
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McNeese State University
offers 7 nursing programs |
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Mississippi College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Murray State University
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Appalachian State University
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Austin Peay State University
offers 3 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1960 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 05/05/2016 - Current |
Admission
85%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1000 to 1240 |
| ACT | 21 to 28 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| Graduates | $25 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $670/credit | |
| In State Students | $670/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $670/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $670/credit | |
| In State Students | $670/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $670/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $30,150 | $30,150 | $30,150 |
| ADN | 70 | $46,900 | $46,900 | $46,900 |
| BSN | 125 | $83,750 | $83,750 | $83,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $33,500 | $33,500 | $33,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 99% of Lee University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 32% | $4,227 |
| Other Federal Grant | 7% | $1,147 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 41% | $4,544 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 80% | $9,811 |
| Federal Student Loans | 87% | $5,719 |
| Private Loans | 6% | $10,717 |
$16,928
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$15,805 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$15,953 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$17,380 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$19,012 |
| Over $110,000$19,647 |
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Student Population
4,860
Undergrads
510
Graduates
3,280
Women
2,090
Men
76%
Full-time
24%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
76% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
9% |
|
Black/African American |
5% |
|
Non-resident alien |
3% |
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Hispanic |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Tennessee state board of nursing.
