Lees-McRae
Banner Elk, North Carolina
Enrollment
821
Student : Faculty
11:1
Tuition
$28,840
Avg Net Price
$28,340
Dead Period (until June 29, 2026)
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College Scorecard
Acceptance Rate
77%
Graduation Rate
42%
Freshman Retention
69%
ACT Midpoint
23
Student-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Undergraduate Enrollment
821
Avg. Net Price
$28,340
Avg. Annual Cost
$49,498
Tuition (In-State)
$28,840
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$28,840
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
Est. Monthly Loan Payment
$127/mo
10-year repayment
Median Earnings
$43,415
10 years after graduation
Students with Federal Loans
59%
Average annual net price (after aid) by income bracket
| Family Income | Avg. Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $23,030 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $22,733 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $25,905 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $28,854 |
| $110,001+ | $33,664 |
Data from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2022-23)