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Lees-McRae College

191 Main Street, Banner elk, NC 28604-128 -

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A Presbyterian-affiliated institution founded in 1900 to serve the educational needs of the Southern Appalachian region, Lees-McRae College continues to provide a quality, values-based education in an ecumenical environment, inspiring and enabling individuals to contribute to a changing society with integrity and civic responsibility. Through a curriculum rooted in a liberal arts core and emphasizing leadership and service, graduates obtain knowledge, skills, and a holistic understanding of themselves and the world.

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School Overview:

	Lees-McRae College
County	Avery County, NC
Title IV Eligible	Yes
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges I
Institution Level	4 or more years
Institution Control	Private, non-profit
Full-Time Undergraduate	866 students
Part-Time Undergraduate	17 students

Total Enrollment	948 students
Total Dormitory Capacity	575 students
Tuition	21,625
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	100%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants	38%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received	$2,810
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants	69%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received	$3,400
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants	100%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received	$2,600
% Students Receiving Loans	82%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received	$3,827

School Notes:

Lees-McRae College is an academic community where classroom learning is meant to foster connections with life outside the classroom. To that end, we offer significant opportunities for service learning. Our commitment - our mission - is to educate the whole person...mind, body, and spirit, and we hope it shows.
We provide a nurturing environment that encourages intellectual, spiritual, physical and social growth. Our professors do so by combining learning with leadership development and community outreach. Our graduates will be able to think critically, adapt to a changing technological and global society, and value lifelong learning, integrity and responsibility.
Lees-McRae College is proud to be a member of the Bonner Leaders programs. This offers students the chance to make service to others an integral part of their learning experience here at Lees-McRae College and to receive academic vouchers from Americorps in recognition of their service to others.
Lees-McRae College, located in the village of Banner Elk, North Carolina, has the highest elevation of any college campus east of the Mississippi. Situated 4,000 feet above sea level in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, the College has an invigorating and healthful climate.
Lees-McRae College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Baccalaureate degrees.
Profile last updated: 07/09/2009.

In the News:

Scottish games in full swing soon (The Charlotte Observer)
posted on June 24, 2011 at 05:39:52 pm
It's one of the most popular Scottish heritage events in the world, attracting roughly 30,000 to MacRae Meadows and a satellite site at Lees-McRae College in nearby Banner Elk.
Brenau announces Lees-McRae assistant as new basketball coach (AccessNorthGa.com)
posted on May 18, 2011 at 04:51:14 pm
GAINESVILLE -– Brenau University announced Wednesday that Lees-McRae College assistant Kris Stewart will become the head coach of the Golden Tigers women’s basketball team.
Big Chad Mercado hammers his point home (Orlando Sentinel)
posted on March 30, 2011 at 07:00:12 pm
Colonial alum Chad Mercado, an imposing 6-5, 235-pound senior for Lees-McRae College, is ranked No. 2 nationally in kills per set (4.81) for NCAA Division I and D-II men’s volleyball. He had 24 kills to lead the Division II Bobcats to a 22-25, 25-22, 16-25, 27-25, 16-14 comeback win over D-I Ball State (14-9) on [...]
Lees-McRae College to host memorial service for Carla Swart (Daily Peloton)
posted on February 10, 2011 at 06:56:11 pm
Members of the Lees-McRae College and Banner Elk communities are invited to join in a memorial service to celebrate the life of Carla Swart at the Banner Elk Presbyterian Church on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. The service will be a time to remember a remarkable young talent, as well as honor her family and friends.
Collegiate cycling powerhouse first to offer minor in bicycling (Biking Bis)
posted on February 5, 2011 at 08:31:43 pm
The president of Lees-McRae College sees the future and it is bicycles. The small college in the hills of Banner Elk, North Carolina, will become the first in the nation to offer a minor in Bicycle Studies when the program is launched this spring. Already an athletic cycling powerhouse with 10 national championships since 2003, now bicycling will roll into the academic realm with course ...