Lee University

Common Data Set 2025-26

Acceptance Rate

74.9%

Applications

1,465

Admitted

1,097

Enrolled

46

SAT Composite

1030-1230

SAT Math

490-600

SAT Reading

530-640

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
Applicants1,465reported count
Admits1,09775%
Class seats464% yield
Exact admission data
Admission flow data
PathApplicantsAdmittedAdmit rateClass seatsNote
All applicants1,4651,09775%46School-reported totals.
Overall yield: 4%. 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 2025-26 · §C.21 §C.22 §C.2 §C.7 §C.13METHOD →ARCHIVED SOURCE →

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

All Extracted Fields

§ Extraction436fields parsed from this CDS.

General Information

4 TABLES
Respondent Information
First Name:Virginia
Last Name:Estes
Title:Coordinator of Institutional Research
Office: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
Main Phone Number (Area Code)423
Main Phone Number:614-8000
WWW Home Page 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

4 TABLES
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.
MeasureFirst-time first-yearDegree-seeking undergraduatesTotal undergraduates
Nonresidents178690
Hispanic/Latino166266
Black or African American, non-Hispanic14110124
White, non-Hispanic46220692392
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic1713
Asian, non-Hispanic113852
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic078
Two or more races, non-Hispanic31158175
Race and/or ethnicity unknown1879505
Total57026163425
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.
MeasureNumber awarded
Certificate/diploma2
Associate degrees17
Bachelor's degrees623
Postbachelor's certificatesNot reported
Master's degrees127
Post-master's certificates5
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship8
Doctoral degrees, professional practice9
Doctoral degrees, otherNot 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.
MeasurePell GrantSubsidized Stafford, no PellNeither Pell nor subsidized StaffordTotal
Initial cohort247214326787
Did not persist0000
Final cohort247214326787
Completed in less than four years101109199409
Completed in less than five years26212976
Completed in less than six years1135
Total completers128131231490
Six-year graduation rate52%61%71%62%
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.
MeasureValue
Entering cohortNot reported
Still enrolled next fallNot reported
Retention rate79.46%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

5 TABLES
Applications
C1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknown sexTotal
Applied797168461465
Admitted580119131097
Enrolled203363Not reported46
Enrolled full-timeNot reported363Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled part-time22Not reportedNot reported
Other extracted fields
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled2,024
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled2,025
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled79
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled0
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.
MeasureVery importantImportantConsideredNot considered
Rigor of secondary school recordYes
Class rankYes
Academic GPAYes
Standardized test scoresYes
Application essayYes
RecommendationsYes
InterviewNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Extracurricular activitiesYes
Talent or abilityYes
Character and personal qualitiesYes
First generationYes
Alumni relationYes
Geographical residenceYes
State residencyYes
Religious affiliation or commitmentYes
Volunteer workYes
Work experienceYes
Level of applicant interestYes
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.
MeasurePercentNumber
SAT22123
ACT64367
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.
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT composite103011201230
SAT evidence-based reading and writing530570640
SAT math490540600
ACT composite202327
ACT math182326
ACT English202328
ACT WritingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ScienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ReadingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Other extracted fields
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80012
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69933
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59943
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49911
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3991
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Math: 700-8004
SAT Math: 600-69924
SAT Math: 500-59945
SAT Math: 400-49924
SAT Math: 300-3993
SAT Math: 200-2990
ACT Composite: 30-3610
ACT Composite: 24-2938
ACT Composite: 18-2340
ACT Composite: 12-1712
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
Percent who had GPA of 4.020
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9933
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7420
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4913
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.247
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.994
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.493
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
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
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation? (FT)No

Transfer Admission

3 TABLES
Fall Applicants
D2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Applied136167Not reported303
Admitted95112Not reported207
Enrolled7067Not reported68
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.
Transfer Credit Policies
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
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Undergraduate ResearchX
Weekend collegeX
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
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
YearbookX
Housing
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.
MeasureFirst-yearAll undergraduates
TuitionNot reported25440
Tuition: in-districtNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: in-stateNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: out-of-stateNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: nonresidentNot reportedNot reported
Required feesNot reported820
Food and housing, on-campusNot reportedNot reported
Housing only, on-campusNot reported5400
Food only, on-campus meal planNot reported5340
Comprehensive tuition, food, and housingNot reportedNot reported
OtherNot reportedNot reported
All Institutions Expenses
Estimated Expenses
G5 estimated expenses
Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
G5 estimated expenses. Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
MeasureResidentsCommuters living at homeCommuters not living at home
Books and supplies135513551355
Food onlyNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Housing onlyNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Food and housing totalNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Transportation160016001600
Other expenses278527852785

Financial Aid

9 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.
MeasureFirst-year full-timeAll undergraduates full-timeAll undergraduates less-than-full-time
Institutional non-need grant recipients1897027
Average institutional non-need grant668269162800
Athletic grant recipients652060
Average athletic grant11289128190
Reporting Year
Academic Year2025-2026 estimated
Need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$6,284,912
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$4,370,077
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$12,522,627
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$777,015
Total Scholarships/Grants$23,954,631
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$8,208,436
Federal Work-Study$501,312
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$8,709,748
Parent Loans$841,474
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$1,203,922
Athletic Awards$763,922
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$20,027
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$1,907,773
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$5,490,656
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$379,513
Total Scholarships/Grants$7,797,969
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$4,803,754
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$4,803,754
Parent Loans$1,807,809
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$704,107
Athletic Awards$2,640,728
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.
MeasureFirst-year full-timeAll undergraduates full-timeAll undergraduates less-than-full-time
Degree-seeking undergraduates56623581067
Applied for need-based aid537206996
Determined to have financial need363153086
Awarded any aid363152979
Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid363149865
Awarded need-based self-help aid224105663
Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid592040
Need fully met712881
Average percentage of need met68.1461.6633.44
Average financial aid package21396197869549
Average need-based scholarship or grant19155169557519
Average need-based self-help award363145964215
Average need-based loan323541264129
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.447
Source Type Loan
H5 student loans
Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
H5 student loans. Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
MeasureNumber in classPercent of classAverage per borrower
Any loan program2425428145
Federal loan programs2425424.460
Institutional loan programsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
State loan programsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Private student loans36824745
Aid to Nonresidents
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$1,469,719
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:________ Common Data Set 2025-26

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.
MeasureFull-timePart-timeTotal
Total instructional faculty141255396
Members of minority groups132033
Females66112178
Males75142217
Nonresidents011
Doctorate or other terminal degree115108223
Master's, but not terminal master's2089109
Bachelor's degree22729
Unknown or other highest degree43135
Stand-alone graduate/professional programs000
Student to Faculty Ratio
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio13
based on ____ students2,937
and ____ faculty226
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.
MeasureClass sectionsClass subsections
2-9 studentsNot reportedNot reported
10-19 students15712
20-29 students15712
30-39 students340
40-49 students282
50-99 students280
100+ students350
Total60

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

2 TABLES
Diploma/Certificates
J degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
MeasureCertificate/diplomaAssociateBachelor's
AgricultureNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Natural resources and conservationNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ArchitectureNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Area, ethnic, and gender studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Communication/journalism6%Not reported09%
Communication technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Computer and information sciences2%Not reported11%
Personal and culinary servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Education10%Not reported13%
EngineeringNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Engineering technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguisticsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Family and consumer sciences2%Not reported19%
Law/legal studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
English3%Not reported23%
Liberal arts/general studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Library scienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Biological/life sciences2%Not reported26%
Mathematics and statisticsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Military science and military technologies28%Not reported29%
Interdisciplinary studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Parks and recreation4%Not reported31%
Philosophy and religious studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Theology and religious vocationsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Physical sciencesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Science technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Psychology10%Not reported42%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Public administration and social servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Social sciences2%Not reported45%
Construction tradesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Mechanic and repair technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Precision productionNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Transportation and materials movingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Visual and performing arts7%Not reported50%
Health professions and related programs12%Not reported51%
Business/marketing13%Not reported52%
HistoryNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
OtherNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
TotalNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
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