Lee University

#24 in Tennessee

4-years Private College In Cleveland, TN

Lee University (referred to as Lee) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Cleveland, TN. It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Lee University is $22,690. The school has a total enrollment of 3,927 and student to faculty ratio is 8.33% (12 to 1).The highest degree offered at Lee University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, Associate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$22,690 (2023)
Acceptance Rate72.59%
Student Population3,927
Test Scores1,130 (SAT) 24 (ACT)
Graduation Rate62%
Student to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
Lee University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1960 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Lee University is $22,690 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Lee University is $16,670 for academic year 2021-2022. Lee University offers the alternative tuition plans. 80 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $13,110 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Lee University is 72.59% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 35.36%. The average SAT score is 1,130 and the average ACT score is 24. Lee University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 3,927 students are attending at Lee University (3,446 undergraduate students). There are 184 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 375 part-time faculty working for Lee University. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 581 (full-time) and 395 (part-time). The graduation rate at Lee University is 62% and transfer-out rate is 22%. The retention rate is 79% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Lee University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Lee University offers study abroad, teacher certification program. On Lee University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Lee University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers