Lee University Admission
Application Fee
$25
Graduate Application Fee
$25
Acceptance Rate
72.19%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
35.63%
Freshmen Enrollment
517
SAT Scores
1,120
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 2,014 students have applied and 1,462 students have allowed to admit to Lee University (Acceptance rate: 72.59%). Lee's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 35.36 % where 517 students have finally enrolled out of 1,462 admitted students.
Lee acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Christian Brothers University and Cumberland University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 73.05%).
Lee enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 35.23%).
How to Apply to Lee University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Lee. Lee offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.leeuniversity.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.leeuniversity.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.leeuniversity.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.leeuniversity.edu/financial-aid/cost/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.leeuniversity.edu/veterans/ |
| Athletic | https://web3.ncaa.org/aprsearch/gsrsearch |
| Disability Service | www.leeuniversity.edu/academics/academic-support/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Lee and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Lee University is 1,120 and the average ACT score is 23. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Lee University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,108). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Lee University | 1,120 | 23 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,108 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee | 1,121 | 68 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Lee University, 146 students submitted SAT scores (28% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,120 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 520 | 580 | 630 |
| Mathematics | 490 | 550 | 610 |
| Total | 1,010 | 1,130 | 1,240 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Lee University, 403 students submitted ACT scores (78% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 23 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 24 | 27 |
| English | 20 | 24 | 28 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 21 | 26 |
Lee Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Lee University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
4 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |