Lees-McRae College
Graduation Rate
44%
Retention Rate
62%
Acceptance Rate
81%
Total Enrollment
899
Cost & Financial Aid
Avg Net Price
Not reported
Receiving Aid
Not reported
Avg Grant Aid
Not reported
Student-Faculty Ratio
10:1
About Lees-McRae College
Lees-McRae College is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Banner Elk, North Carolina, in a rural distant setting. The college enrolls 899 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 42.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 44% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 62% (IPEDS 2023).
Lees-McRae College offers associate-level programs in healthcare, specifically Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. These programs prepare students for entry into high-demand healthcare roles in the region.
Banner Elk is a small mountain community in the Blue Ridge region of western North Carolina. Lees-McRae College serves students seeking healthcare credentials in a rural, residential college environment, with a focus on nursing and emergency medical training at the associate level.
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Campus Setting
Rural: Distant
Calendar System
Semester
Programs (2)
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