About Lees-McRae College
Over a hundred years after its founding, Lees-McRae College continues with the vision of meeting the educational needs of the Southern Appalachian region and beyond. The college continues to fulfill its motto—in the mountains, of the mountains, and for the mountains—while extending educational opportunities and service to diverse populations.
The school offers associate’s and bachelor’s degrees, as well as a master’s in teaching degree online. Lees-McRae College online degrees are a direct line to success. For example, programs direct students on their professional pathways through relevant coursework. In addition, students can move toward further education through community college partnerships in education and nursing.
More benefits of LMC online degrees:
- Incredibly affordable
- Generous transfer policy
- Online degree completion programs
Accreditation & Licensing
Lees-McRae College is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Type:
4-year, Private not-for-profitHighest Level Offered:
Master's degreeReligious Affiliation:
Presbyterian Church (USA)Enrollment:
Undergraduate: 897 ; Graduate: 2Percent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 21% ; Graduate: Less than 1%Graduation Rate:
44%Transfer Rate:
40%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$43,415Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$17,375Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
97%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$18,773Yellow Ribbon Program:
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Geographic and Educational Overview
Lees-McRae College is located in North Carolina
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- NC Need Based Scholarship: Up to $4,200 annually
- NC Education Lottery Scholarship: Up to $3,000 annually
- NC Community College Grant: Up to $2,800 annually
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