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Lees-McRae College

Banner Elk, NC · Private Nonprofit · 873 students

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$43k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
77%Acceptance Rate
42%Graduation Rate
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WHAT MOST STUDENTS ACTUALLY PAY
$28,340
per year, after scholarships and grants are applied
💡 Why is this less than tuition?
Most students receive scholarships, grants, or financial aid that reduces what they actually pay. This is the average after all that help.

Tuition (Before Any Aid)

The "sticker price" before scholarships or aid. Very few students pay this full amount.

TUITION
$33,250/yr
Private schools charge the same for everyone regardless of where you're from

Typical Student Debt at Graduation

The typical amount students who borrowed money owe when they finish their degree.

$17,375
Typical total loan debt
Students receiving Pell Grants (free money)37.3%
Students who took out federal loans59.4%

Lees-McRae College — Cost & Financial Aid

Tuition at Lees-McRae College is $33,250 per year for in-state students and $33,250 for out-of-state students.

After grants, scholarships, and financial aid, the average student pays $28,340 per year — significantly less than the sticker price for many students.

The median student loan debt at graduation is $17,375. Given median earnings of $43,415, this represents a manageable debt-to-income ratio for most graduates.

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