Lees-McRae College
Lees-McRae College is one of the forty-nine private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in North Carolina. The campus is located in a rural area, in Banner Elk.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 921 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 204 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 131 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 64%). Every year 32% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Lees-McRae College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $24,878, and fees were $1,000. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $24,878 and $1,000 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Rural |
| Number of Students921 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate64% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 7 | 88 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1953 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/28/2002 - Current |
Admission
71%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| 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 | $35 |
| Graduates | -- |
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 | $710/credit | |
| In State Students | $710/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $710/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
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 | $31,950 | $31,950 | $31,950 |
| ADN | 70 | $49,700 | $49,700 | $49,700 |
| BSN | 125 | $88,750 | $88,750 | $88,750 |
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, 100% of Lees-McRae College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 43% | $5,031 |
| Other Federal Grant | 10% | $2,056 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 43% | $4,775 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $15,151 |
| Federal Student Loans | 64% | $6,202 |
| Private Loans | 7% | $14,743 |
$21,832
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$17,018 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$17,342 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$16,046 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$19,562 |
| Over $110,000$14,026 |
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Student Population
921
Undergrads
0
Graduates
621
Women
300
Men
97%
Full-time
3%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
72% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
11% |
|
Hispanic |
6% |
|
Black/African American |
6% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
1% |
|
Asian |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- North Carolina Masters Nurse Scholars Program, Graduate Program
- North Carolina Nurse Education Scholarship-Loan Program
- Virginia Elizabeth and Alma Vane Taylor Nursing Scholarship
- Ann Mabe Newman and William G. Newman Nursing Scholarship
- Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and North Carolina state board of nursing.
