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Lee University Business Programs

Lee University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cleveland, TN. A Smaller City provides a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Lee University Rankings

Lee University has earned the following rankings for business programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#21 of 95	State — Tennessee
Overall Quality	#180 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#1221 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Lee University?

Get in touch with Lee University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1120 N Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311
Phone:	4236148000
Website:	www.leeuniversity.edu/
Admissions:	www.leeuniversity.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.leeuniversity.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Lee University?

You can apply to Lee University online at: www.leeuniversity.edu/apply/

Lee University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Lee University

These are the things Lee University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Lee University?

Lee University admits 70%, which makes it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 35% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

21% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 69% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Lee University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 540 and 630. Math scores were between 500 and 600.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1040 to 1230. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Lee University ranged between 20 and 27.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Lee University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	800	575	72%
Women	1,588	1,109	70%

Can I Afford Lee University?

The average net price after aid at Lee University is $20,399. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$23,040
In-State Fees	$750
Out-of-State Tuition	$23,040
Out-of-State Fees	$750
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$23,790
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$23,790

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 17% of students at Lee University receive some form of financial aid (547 students).

Nearly 76% of students at Lee University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $14,135 per student.

29% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,537.

Student Loan Debt

42% of Lee University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,007 per year.

Lee University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 575 students enrolled at Lee University. Lee University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,712 undergraduate students at Lee University, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Lee University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	40
Black or African American	94
Hispanic	46
White	1,971
American Indian/Alaska Native	10
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	8
Two or More Races	143
Non-Resident	70

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Lee University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Tennessee	298
Georgia	76
Florida	28
North Carolina	25
Alabama	19

Additionally, approximately 2.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Lee University Graduate Student Diversity

427 of Lee University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Lee University, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Lee University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	34
Hispanic	51
White	279
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Two or More Races	16
Non-Resident	22

Online Learning at Lee University

Lee University offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

350 undergraduate students at Lee University took at least one online class — of those, 316 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 51 students took at least one online class and 42 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Business Programs at Lee University

The following business degree programs are offered by Lee University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Business Administration, Management and Operations	52	28	—	80
Accounting and Related Services	22	—	—	22
Marketing	17	—	—	17
Finance and Financial Management Services	14	—	—	14
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods	7	—	—	7

Academic Programs at Lee University

Lee University offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Lee University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.