Lee University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$23,040

4.92% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$20,416

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

70.5%

2,388 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

3,714

69.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

62.6%

547 Graduates

About

Lee University is a higher education institution located in Bradley County, TN. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Lee University were Registered Nursing (54 degrees awarded), General Psychology (53 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (52 degrees).

In 2024, 911 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lee University. 62.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (749 degrees), 16.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (46 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lee University is $23,040, which is $−960 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Lee University is $23,040, which is $960 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,416.

In 2024, 76% of undergraduate students attending Lee University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$23,040

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lee University was $23,040. The cost of tuition at Lee University is $−960 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Lee University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,416

2024 Value

0.959%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Lee University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,416. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Lee University grew by 0.959%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lee University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,340

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lee University was of $9,340 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.66% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Lee University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Lee University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lee University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Lee University received 2,388 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 11.1% annual growth. Out of those 2,388 applicants, 1,684 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 70.5% acceptance rate.

There were 3,714 students enrolled at Lee University in 2024. 21% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Lee University has an overall enrollment yield of 35%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

70.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,684

Accepted Out of 2,388

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Lee University was 70.5% (1,684 admissions from 2,388 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 72.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 11.1%, while admissions grew by 8.51%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Lee University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

21%

Submission Percentage (2024)

123

Scores Submitted (2024)

21% of enrolled first-time students at Lee University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Lee University had a total enrollment of 3,714 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Lee University is 2,583 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,131. This means that 69.5% of students enrolled at Lee University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lee University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.9% White, 5.09% Two or More Races, 4.09% Black or African American, 2.96% Hispanic or Latino, 1.48% Asian, 0.404% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.269% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Lee University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.1%), followed by White Male (29.9%) and Two or More Races Female (3.55%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.7%), followed by White Male (25.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.33%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

69.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lee University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,714 students. The full-time enrollment at Lee University is 2,583 and the part-time enrollment is 1,131. This means that 69.5% of students enrolled at Lee University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lee University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lee University was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Lee University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lee University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,669 enrolled students
Two or More Races
189 enrolled students
Black or African American
152 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lee University is 71.9% White, 5.09% Two or More Races, 4.09% Black or African American, 2.96% Hispanic or Latino, 1.48% Asian, 0.404% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.269% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 406 students (10.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 223 more women than men received degrees from Lee University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lee University is white (749 degrees awarded). There were 16.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (46 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Lee University is Registered Nursing (54 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (53 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (52 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lee University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (151 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (37 degrees), and History (14 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lee University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,593,710 people), Secondary school teachers (530,970 people), Education administrators (311,286 people), Other managers (262,684 people), and Special education teachers (214,327 people).

The most specialized majors at Lee University in 2024 are Theology (151 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (37 degrees), History (14 degrees), Education (129 degrees), and Communications (41 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lee University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Lee University are Theology (151 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (37 degrees), History (14 degrees), Education (129 degrees), and Communications (41 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lee University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,986,949 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (407,909 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (215,854 people), Computer Systems Design (196,205 people), and Religious organizations (158,490 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lee University.

Most Common (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
8 degrees awarded
Christian Studies
4 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Lee University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 8 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Lee University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

344

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

567

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 344 degrees were awarded to men at Lee University, which is 0.607 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (567).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lee University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 49 degrees were awarded to men at Lee University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.58 times more than the 31 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Lee University in Registered Nursing, which is 8 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

49%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 49% of students graduating from Lee University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
749 degrees awarded
Black or African American
46 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lee University is white (749 degrees awarded). There were 16.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (46 degrees).

2.41% of degree recipients (22 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
597 degrees awarded
White Female
576 degrees awarded
White Female
563 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lee University is white female (597 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (576 degrees).

Operations

Lee University has an endowment valued at nearly $32.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.27M (9.93%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Lee University had a total salary expenditure of 66.3M. Lee University employs 58 Professors, 41 Assistant professors and 29 Associate professors. Most academics at Lee University are Male Professor (43), Female Assistant professor (25), and Male Associate professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lee University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 86 employees, Management, with 62 employees, and Service with 61 employees.

Endowment

$32.9M

2024 Endowment

8.61%

growth from 2023

Lee University has an endowment valued at about $32.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Lee University grew 8.61% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.9M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Lee University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$28.6M

2024 Salaries

decline from 2023

In 2024, Lee University paid a median of $28.6M in salaries, which represents 43.1% of their overall expenditure ($66.3M) and a 6% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.35% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.018% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$9.91M

Instructional Salaries

141

Number of Employees

In 2024, Lee University paid a total of $9.91M to 141 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lee University were Office and Administrative Support with 86 employees, Management with 62 employees, and Service with 61 employees.

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