Lee University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Cleveland, Tennessee with 2,617 undergraduates. It admits 71% of applicants, costs an average of $21,034 a year after grants and graduates 62% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Lee University acceptance rate and admissions
Lee University admitted 71% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 540 to 630, math 500 to 600). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Lee University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $24,870 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $10,450 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $38,042 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $21,034 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $21,034 a year after grants and scholarships, $17,008 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Lee University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Lee University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 62% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $47,741 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $26,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 54% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Lee University majors and what graduates earn
Lee University awarded bachelor's degrees in 54 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from accounting ($79,208).
All 54 majors at Lee University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Lee University
18 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 18 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 28 | $60,610 | $26,445 |
| Divinity and ministry | Master's | 25 | $51,107 | n/a |
| Special education | Master's | 17 | n/a | $22,900 |
| Human development and family studies | Master's | 17 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 14 | $48,687 | n/a |
| Mental health counseling | Master's | 14 | $43,625 | $51,250 |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 12 | $51,040 | n/a |
| School counseling and student services | Master's | 10 | n/a | $45,942 |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Music | Master's | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Mental health counseling | Doctoral | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Professional doctorate | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Professional doctorate | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Teaching English as a second language | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Religious Music and Worship | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Pastoral ministry | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 2,617 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 61% women, 39% men
- 13 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Lee University?
Lee University admitted 71% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Lee University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $24,870. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $21,034 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Lee University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 540 to 630 in reading and writing and 500 to 600 in math, and 20 to 27 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Lee University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Lee University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Lee University?
62% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Lee University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $47,741 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.