Lee University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,800

5.1% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$19,159

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.29%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

82.9%

2,222 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

4,505

71.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

58%

479 Graduates

About

Lee University is a higher education institution located in Bradley County, TN. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Lee University were Registered Nursing (78 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (69 degrees), and General Psychology (60 degrees).

In 2021, 1,044 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lee University. 64.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (853 degrees), 19 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (45 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lee University is $19,800, which is $−3,384 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Lee University is $19,800, which is $−3,384 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,159.

In 2021, 75% of undergraduate students attending Lee University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,800

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Lee University was $19,800. The cost of tuition at Lee University is $−3,384 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Lee University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,159

2021 Value

8.68%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Lee University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,159. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Lee University grew by 8.68%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lee University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,584

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lee University was of $8,584 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.11% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Lee University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at Lee University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 5.06% with respect to 2020, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lee University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.29%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Lee University was 1.29%, which represents 14 out of the 1082 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Lee University received 2,222 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 0.626% annual growth. Out of those 2,222 applicants, 1,843 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.9% acceptance rate.

There were 4,505 students enrolled at Lee University in 2021. 21% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Lee University has an overall enrollment yield of 33.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,843

Accepted Out of 2,222

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Lee University was 82.9% (1,843 admissions from 2,222 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 83%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 0.626%, while admissions declined by −0.7%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Lee University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

21%

Submission Percentage (2021)

132

Scores Submitted (2021)

21% of enrolled first-time students at Lee University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Lee University had a total enrollment of 4,505 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Lee University is 3,202 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,303. This means that 71.1% of students enrolled at Lee University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lee University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.7% White, 4.75% Black or African American, 3.51% Two or More Races, 3.35% Hispanic or Latino, 1.35% Asian, 0.266% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.111% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Lee University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.6%), followed by White Male (29.4%) and Two or More Races Female (2.53%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.8%), followed by White Male (16.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (5.59%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lee University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,505 students. The full-time enrollment at Lee University is 3,202 and the part-time enrollment is 1,303. This means that 71.1% of students enrolled at Lee University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lee University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

81%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lee University was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Lee University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lee University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,410 enrolled students
Black or African American
214 enrolled students
Two or More Races
158 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lee University is 75.7% White, 4.75% Black or African American, 3.51% Two or More Races, 3.35% Hispanic or Latino, 1.35% Asian, 0.266% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.111% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 363 students (8.06%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 294 more women than men received degrees from Lee University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lee University is white (853 degrees awarded). There were 19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (45 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Lee University is Registered Nursing (78 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (69 degrees) and General Psychology (60 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lee University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (157 degrees awarded), Communications (76 degrees), and English (30 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lee University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,762,366 people), Secondary school teachers (488,148 people), Education administrators (311,733 people), Other managers (243,844 people), and Postsecondary teachers (210,801 people).

The most specialized majors at Lee University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (157 degrees awarded), Communications (76 degrees), English (30 degrees), Language & Linguistics (17 degrees), and EDUCATION. (162 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lee University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Lee University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (157 degrees awarded), Communications (76 degrees), English (30 degrees), Language & Linguistics (17 degrees), and EDUCATION. (162 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lee University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,022,789 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (474,535 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (201,475 people), Computer Systems Design (185,475 people), and Religious organizations (164,685 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lee University.

Most Common (2020)

General Business Administration & Management
77 degrees awarded
General Psychology
69 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
56 degrees awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Lee University was General Business Administration & Management with 77 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Lee University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

375

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

669

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 375 degrees were awarded to men at Lee University, which is 0.561 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (669).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lee University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 70 degrees were awarded to men at Lee University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.71 times more than the 41 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 71 degrees were awarded to men at Lee University in Registered Nursing, which is 10.1 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

41%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 41% of students graduating from Lee University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Lee University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.3% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
853 degrees awarded
Black or African American
45 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
32 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lee University is white (853 degrees awarded). There were 19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (45 degrees).

3.64% of degree recipients (38 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
560 degrees awarded
White Male
293 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lee University is white female (560 degrees awarded). There were 1.91 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (293 degrees).

Operations

Lee University has an endowment valued at nearly $30.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.91M (19.3%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Lee University had a total salary expenditure of 72.9M. Lee University employs 60 Assistant professors, 52 Associate professors and 50 Professors. Most academics at Lee University are Male Associate professor (40), Female Assistant professor (37), and Male Professor (36).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lee University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 108 employees, Management, with 77 employees, and Service with 74 employees.

Endowment

$30.7M

2021 Endowment

23.4%

growth from 2020

Lee University has an endowment valued at about $30.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Lee University grew 23.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $19.8M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Lee University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$32.8M

2021 Salaries

1.44%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Lee University paid a median of $32.8M in salaries, which represents 45% of their overall expenditure ($72.9M) and a 1.44% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$12.9M

Instructional Salaries

186

Number of Employees

In 2021, Lee University paid a total of $12.9M to 186 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

60 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

108 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lee University were Assistant professor with 60 employees, Associate professor with 52 employees, and Professor with 50 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lee University were Office and Administrative Support with 108 employees, Management with 77 employees, and Service with 74 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lee University was Male Associate professor with 40 employees, Female Assistant professor with 37 employees, and Male Professor with 36 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Lee University.