Lees - McRae College

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School Location

275 College Drive
Banner Elk, NC 28604-0128

General information

(828) 898-5241

Type of institution:	Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Federal Aid:	Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered:	Bachelor degrees
Carnegie classification:	Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
Number of students:	882 (2007)
2009-2008 Undergraduate application fee:	----

Mission

A Presbyterian-affiliated institution founded in 1900 to serve the educational needs of the Southern Appalachian region, Lees-McRae College continues to provide a quality, values-based education in an ecumenical environment, inspiring and enabling individuals to contribute to a changing society with integrity and civic responsibility. Through a curriculum rooted in a liberal arts core and emphasizing leadership and service, graduates obtain knowledge, skills, and a holistic understanding of themselves and the world.

Tuition and Fees	2009-2008	2008-2007	2007-2006
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
In-State	$ 20,500	$ 19,500	$ 18,000
Out of State	$ 20,500	$ 19,500	$ 18,000
Books and Supplies	$ 900	$ 900	$ 800
On-Campus
Room and board	$ 7,000	$ 6,500	$ 6,000
Other Expenses	$ 3,145	$ 2,853	$ 2,597
Off Campus
Room and board	----	----	----
Other Expenses	----	----	----
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses	----	----	----

Financial aid 2006-2007

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of Aid	Percentage of students receiving aid	Average amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship)	23%	$ 3,182
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship)	54%	$ 3,252
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship)	99%	$ 5,200
Loans to students	58%	$ 3,002

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