Lees-McRae College

Banner Elk, North Carolina

Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Master's degree

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Rankings: #51 (Washington Monthly)▼
Bachelor's Colleges
Ranked #51 in Bachelor's Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #726 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
Tuition — In-State: $31,140▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $49,890
Room & Board: $13,730
Books & Supplies: $600
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $19,843
Pell Grant Recipients: 28%
Tuition — Out-of-State: $31,140▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $49,890
Room & Board: $13,730
Books & Supplies: $600
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $19,843
Pell Grant Recipients: 28%
Gas: ⛽ $4.16 / gal
Admit Rate: 81%
Total Enrollment: 839
Undergrad: 818
Graduate: 21
Student-Faculty Ratio: 10:1
Retention Rate: 62%
Graduation Rate: 44%
Official Portal: Visit University Site ↗

191 Main Street, Banner Elk, North Carolina, 28604