- Acceptance rate: 77% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $26,009 a year (2022–23)
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Lees-McRae College reported an acceptance rate of 77% for fall 2024.
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Lees-McRae College GPA requirements
Lees-McRae College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Lees-McRae College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Lees-McRae College acceptance rate
Lees-McRae College admitted 1,600 of 2,084 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 77%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Lees-McRae College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Banner Elk, North Carolina, with 873 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Lees-McRae College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
Lees-McRae College didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Lees-McRae College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $26,009 a year at Lees-McRae College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Lees-McRae College?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Lees-McRae College admitted 77% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into Lees-McRae College?
A lot: Lees-McRae College requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Lees-McRae College?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Lees-McRae College admitted 77% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Lees-McRae College?
Lees-McRae College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Lees-McRae College require the SAT or ACT?
No. Lees-McRae College doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is Lees-McRae College's acceptance rate?
Lees-McRae College's acceptance rate was 77% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,600 of 2,084 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What is the average net price at Lees-McRae College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $26,009 a year at Lees-McRae College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Lees-McRae College give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Lees-McRae College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Lees-McRae College require an essay?
Yes. Lees-McRae College requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at Lees-McRae College if a parent went there?
Yes. Lees-McRae College considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Lees-McRae College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Lees-McRae CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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