Applying to Lee

Acceptance RateSAT Median
72.19% 1,120
Lee University's acceptance rate is 72.19% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 2,150 students applied and 1,552 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Lee.
Lee's acceptance rate places 19th out of 37 Tennessee colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,120 and the ACT score is 23 at Lee. Lee's SAT score ranks 11st out of 29 Tennessee colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Lee, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Lee University is 72.19% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 35.63%. 687 men and 1,463 women applied to Lee and 493 men and 1,059 women students were accepted.
Among them, 186 men and 367 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Lee.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Lee
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants2,1506871,46300
Admitted1,5524931,05900
Enrolled55318636700
Acceptance Rate 72.19%71.76%72.39%--
Yield 35.63%37.73%34.66%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Lee University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 112 students (20% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 420 students (76%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Lee.
The median SAT score is 1,120 with 580 SAT EBRW and 540 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 630 and the 25th percentile is 520. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 610 and 25th percentile is 500 .
The median ACT composite score is 23 with 75th percentile score of 26 and 25th percentile score of 20 at Lee. The median ACT math score is 21 and the ACT English score is 24.
The SAT and ACT scores at Lee University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,129, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with medium programs).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Lee
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total102011201240
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing520580630
SAT Math500540610
ACT Composite202326
ACT Math172125
ACT English202428
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Lee University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 553 first-year students enrolled in Lee. The proportion of full-time students is 98.92% and part-time students is 1.08%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 33.63% and women students is 66.37%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Lee.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Lee
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total55318636700
Full-time54718436300
Part-time62400
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Lee. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Lee University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Lee Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $25 for undergraduate schools and $25 for graduate schools of Lee University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Lee.
Admission Information for Applying to Lee
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$25
Graduate Application Fees$25
Admission Informationwww.leeuniversity.edu/admissions
Online Applicationwww.leeuniversity.edu/apply/
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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