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Lees-McRae College

Lees-McRae College
PO Box 128
Banner Elk, NC 28604

Official telephone: (828) 898-5241
Fax number: (828) 898-8814
Website: https://www.lmc.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 280-4562 4562
800 280-4562 4562 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $25
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: required of some
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: July 31 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.61
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 76%
Average SAT I: 566 verbal, 537 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1040 - 1170
Average ACT: 22 English, 21 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 20 - 25
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 9%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 17%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 1,711
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,062
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 36%
Admission may be deferred: no

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