Lee University

Name: Lee University Common Data Set 2024-25
Creator: Lee University
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2024-25

The 2024-25 Common Data Set for Lee University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Jul 27, 2026. Subscribe via RSS.

In its 2024-25 report, Lee University says 2,388 first-year students applied and 1,684 were admitted, an acceptance rate of 71%. 589 admitted students enrolled (35% yield). Enrolled students who sent scores had a middle-50% SAT of 1020–1210 and ACT of 20–27.

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Acceptance Rate

70.5%

Applications

2,388

Admitted

1,684

Enrolled

589

SAT Composite

1020-1210

SAT Math

500-600

SAT Reading

540-630

ACT Composite

20-27

§ Admission rounds

How the class gets assembled.

No Early Decision reported

§ Adjusted admission flow

This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.

Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.

All applicants

Applicants2,388reported count

Admits1,68471%

Class seats58935% yield

Exact admission data

Admission flow data
Path	Applicants	Admitted	Admit rate	Class seats	Note
All applicants	2,388	1,684	71%	589	School-reported totals.

Overall yield: 35%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.

§ Factors this school weighs

First generation: Very ImportantLegacy: Very ImportantGeography: Very ImportantState residency: Very ImportantDemonstrated interest: Very Important

§ Application cost

Application fee: $25.

§ Demonstrated interest

This school marks applicant interest as Very Important. Read yield and wait-list behavior with that policy in mind.

§ SOURCE: COMMON DATA SET 2024-25 · §C.21 §C.22 §C.2 §C.7 §C.13METHOD →ARCHIVED SOURCE →

§ Federal outcomes

Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings

$43,222

10 yrs after enrollment

Graduation rate

63%

6-year completion

Average net price

$18,878

sticker minus grants

Median debt at grad.

$25,750

federal loans only

Nonpayment

13%

FSA · as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate

Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.

The numbers, as published

§ This report364 of ~364numbers from this report.

General Information

4 TABLES

Respondent Information

Name:Virginia

Title:Estes

Office:Coordinator of Institutional Research

Mailing Address:Office of Institutional Research

Phone:423-614-8616

Email Address:vestes@leeuniversity.edu

Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes

Address Information

Admissions Office Mailing Address:1120 N. Ocoee St, Cleveland TN 37311

Admissions E-mail Address:www.leeuniversity.edu

Admissions Office

Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):423

Admissions Phone Number:614-8500

Admissions Email Address:admissions@leeuniversity.edu

Degrees Offered

CertificateX

AssociateX

Bachelor'sX

Master'sX

Post-master's certificateX

Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX

Doctoral degree – professional practiceX

Enrollment And Persistence

5 TABLES

Institutional Enrollment

B1 graduate enrollment

Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported gender or status.

B1 graduate enrollment. Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported gender or status.
Measure	Men	Women	Another gender	Unknown	Total
Full-time first-time degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time all other degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time other credit-course graduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time total graduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time first-time degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time all other degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time other credit-course graduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time total graduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Total graduate students	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	118

B1 overall enrollment

Institution-wide total enrollment by reported gender or status.

B1 overall enrollment. Institution-wide total enrollment by reported gender or status.
Measure	Men	Women	Another gender	Unknown	Total
Grand total all students	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	1040

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity

Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
Measure	First-time first-year	Degree-seeking undergraduates	Total undergraduates
Nonresidents	23	82	85
Hispanic/Latino	14	52	57
Black or African American, non-Hispanic	22	103	116
White, non-Hispanic	455	2088	2379
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic	3	13	14
Asian, non-Hispanic	12	39	50
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic	3	10	10
Two or more races, non-Hispanic	43	159	172
Race and/or ethnicity unknown	14	71	388
Total	589	2617	3271

Persistence

B3 degrees awarded

Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.

B3 degrees awarded. Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
Measure	Number awarded
Certificate/diploma	8
Associate degrees	12
Bachelor's degrees	688
Postbachelor's certificates	Not reported
Master's degrees	167
Post-master's certificates	2
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship	8
Doctoral degrees, professional practice	11
Doctoral degrees, other	Not reported

Graduation Rates

B4 current graduation-rate cohort

Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.

B4 current graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
Measure	Pell Grant	Subsidized Stafford, no Pell	Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford	Total
Initial cohort	295	215	365	875
Did not persist	0	0	0	0
Final cohort	295	215	365	875
Completed in less than four years	123	110	212	445
Completed in less than five years	34	24	37	95
Completed in less than six years	4	5	2	11
Total completers	161	139	251	551
Six-year graduation rate	55%	65%	69%	63%

Retention Rates

B22 first-year retention

First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.

B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
Measure	Value
Entering cohort	Not reported
Still enrolled next fall	Not reported
Retention rate	82%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

5 TABLES

Applications

C1 first-year admissions

First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by gender or status.

C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by gender or status.
Measure	Men	Women	Another gender	Unknown gender	Total
Applied	800	1588	Not reported	Not reported	2,388
Admitted	575	1109	Not reported	Not reported	1,684
Enrolled full-time	230	359	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled part-time	0	0	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled total	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	589

Other fields

In-state first-time, first-year who enrolled303

Out-of-state first-time, first-year who enrolled262

Nonresident first-time, first-year who enrolled23

Unknown-residency first-time, first-year who enrolled1

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units13

English4

Mathematics3

Science2

Of these, units that must be lab0

Foreign language1

Social studies2

History1

Academic electives0

Computer Science0

Visual/Performing Arts0

Other (specify)0

Total academic units14

English4

Mathematics3

Science2

Of these, units that must be lab0

Foreign language1

Social studies2

History1

Academic electives0

Computer Science1

Visual/Performing Arts0

Other (specify)0

Basis for Selection

C7 basis for selection

Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.

C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
Measure	Very important	Important	Considered	Not considered
Rigor of secondary school record	Yes	—	—	—
Class rank	Yes	—	—	—
Academic GPA	Yes	—	—	—
Standardized test scores	Yes	—	—	—
Application essay	Yes	—	—	—
Recommendations	Yes	—	—	—
Interview	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Extracurricular activities	Yes	—	—	—
Talent or ability	Yes	—	—	—
Character and personal qualities	Yes	—	—	—
First generation	Yes	—	—	—
Alumni relation	Yes	—	—	—
Geographical residence	Yes	—	—	—
State residency	Yes	—	—	—
Religious affiliation or commitment	Yes	—	—	—
Volunteer work	Yes	—	—	—
Work experience	Yes	—	—	—
Level of applicant interest	Yes	—	—	—

First-time, first-year Profile

C9 test-score submission

Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.

C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
Measure	Percent	Number
SAT	21	123
ACT	69	407

C9 test-score percentiles

Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.

C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile
SAT composite	1020	1140	1210
SAT evidence-based reading and writing	540	580	630
SAT math	500	550	600
ACT composite	20	23	27
ACT math	17	22	25
ACT English	20	23	28
ACT Writing	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Science	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Reading	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Other fields

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8006

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69939

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59941

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49912

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3992

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990

SAT Math: 700-8005

SAT Math: 600-69921

SAT Math: 500-59952

SAT Math: 400-49917

SAT Math: 300-3995

SAT Math: 200-2990

ACT Composite: 30-3610

ACT Composite: 24-2937

ACT Composite: 18-2341

ACT Composite: 12-1712

ACT Composite: 6-110

ACT Composite: Below 60

Percent who had GPA of 4.017

Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9936

Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7419

Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4912

Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.249

Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.995

Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.491

Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.991

Percent who had GPA below 1.00

Admission Policies

Amount of application fee:25

Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes

Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes

Amount of housing deposit:200

If yes, maximum period of postponement:One semester

Transfer Admission

2 TABLES

Application for Admission

If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.00

List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges. | | Required of All | Recommended of All | Recommended of Some | Required of Some | Not required | |------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|----------------------|-----------------------|--------------------|----------------| | High school transcript | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | | College transcript(s) | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | | Essay or personal statement | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | | Interview | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | | Standardized test scores | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | | Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | -

Transfer Credit Policies

Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:15

Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:30

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES

Special Study Options

Distance learningX

Double majorX

Dual enrollmentX

English as a Second Language (ESL)X

External degree programX

Honors ProgramX

Independent studyX

InternshipsX

Student-designed majorX

Study abroadX

Teacher certification programX

Undergraduate ResearchX

Required Course Work

Arts/fine artsX

English (including composition)X

Foreign languagesX

HistoryX

Physical EducationX

HumanitiesX

MathematicsX

PhilosophyX

Sciences (biological or physical)X

Social scienceX

Student Life

2 TABLES

Activities Offered

Campus MinistriesX

Choral groupsX

Concert bandX

Drama/theaterX

International Student OrganizationX

Jazz bandX

Literary magazineX

Model UNX

Music ensemblesX

Musical theaterX

OperaX

Pep bandX

Student governmentX

Student newspaperX

Symphony orchestraX

YearbookX

Housing

Men's dormsX

Women's dormsX

Apartments for married studentsX

Apartments for single studentsX

Annual Expenses

4 TABLES

Information

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Private Tuition

G1 undergraduate costs

Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.

G1 undergraduate costs. Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
Measure	First-year	All undergraduates
Tuition	Not reported	24120
Tuition: in-district	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: in-state	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: out-of-state	Not reported	24120
Tuition: nonresident	Not reported	Not reported
Required fees	Not reported	750
Food and housing, on-campus	Not reported	Not reported
Housing only, on-campus	Not reported	5290
Food only, on-campus meal plan	Not reported	5160
Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing	Not reported	Not reported
Other	Not reported	Not reported

Public Tuition

All Institutions Expenses

Financial Aid

8 TABLES

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

H2A non-need-based aid

Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.

H2A non-need-based aid. Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
Measure	First-year full-time	All undergraduates full-time	All undergraduates less-than-full-time
Institutional non-need grant recipients	168	653	4
Average institutional non-need grant	6199	6849	1556
Athletic grant recipients	59	191	3
Average athletic grant	10377	12119	11238

Reporting Year

2024-20252024-2025 estimated

Methodology

Both FM and IM7448234

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$4,657,457

State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$11,990,897

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$746,829

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$24,843,417

Total Scholarships/Grants$9,791,840

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$620,232

Federal Work-Study$0

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$10,412,072

Total Self-Help$1,219,834

Parent Loans$1,420,664

Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$991,157

Athletic Awards$4,592

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$1,818,588

State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$4,971,942

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$441,933

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$7,237,055

Total Scholarships/Grants$5,019,568

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$0

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$5,017,568

Total Self-Help$1,785,524

Parent Loans$787,062

Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$2,348,584

Students Awarded Aid

H2 students awarded aid

Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.

H2 students awarded aid. Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
Measure	First-year full-time	All undergraduates full-time	All undergraduates less-than-full-time
Degree-seeking undergraduates	589	2414	857
Applied for need-based aid	545	2126	152
Determined to have financial need	408	1618	136
Awarded any aid	408	1614	132
Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid	408	1578	106
Awarded need-based self-help aid	275	1173	104
Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid	55	210	3
Need fully met	69	289	3
Average percentage of need met	64.5	61.9	32.6
Average financial aid package	20241	19790	9189
Average need-based scholarship or grant	17827	16761	7328
Average need-based self-help award	3581	4681	4194
Average need-based loan	3258	4152	4194

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.497

Institutional Aid

If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic?

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

3 TABLES

Instructional Faculty

I1 instructional faculty

Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.

I1 instructional faculty. Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
Measure	Full-time	Part-time	Total
Total instructional faculty	142	244	386
Members of minority groups	14	20	34
Females	65	106	171
Males	77	138	215
Nonresidents	0	2	2
Doctorate or other terminal degree	113	110	223
Master's, but not terminal master's	23	90	113
Bachelor's degree	2	25	27
Unknown or other highest degree	4	19	23
Stand-alone graduate/professional programs	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio13

Undergraduate Class Size

I3 undergraduate class size

Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.

I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
Measure	Class sections	Class subsections
2-9 students	195	Not reported
10-19 students	195	Not reported
20-29 students	226	Not reported
30-39 students	152	Not reported
40-49 students	51	Not reported
50-99 students	16	Not reported
100+ students	41	Not reported
Total	3	Not reported

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