Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
Lee admits about 7 in 10 applicants (71%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 61% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
Men and women were admitted at similar rates (72% and 70%).
$25 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Where applicants live
Tennessee applicants were admitted at 75%, applicants from other states at 70%, and international applicants at 36%.
All applicants in the same class: 71%
Of those admitted, 28% from Tennessee enrolled, against 39% from other states and 46% from abroad.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
32% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
No wait list
Applying early
Doesn't offer early decision or early action
Where you stand
How Lee reads a record
, GPA, and tests are all very important; class rank is important. 53% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight. Scores are optional. 22% of first-years sent an SAT and 64% an ACT. Recommends 4 years of English, 3 of math, 2 of science, and 2 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Important | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Very important | ||||
| Essay | Considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Important | ||||
| First generation | Considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Not considered | ||||
| Work experience | Not considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Important | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program considered; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
68% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 71% of first-year applicants
303 applied · 207 admitted · 119 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, spring, and summer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Minimum high school GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Summer entry: decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Recommended for some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Recommended for some
- Interview
- Recommended for some
- Standardized test scores
- Recommended for some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Recommended for some
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis starting August 15.
- There's no set reply date.
- $200 housing deposit, refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: One semester.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Recommends a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | 4 |
| Math | 3 | 3 |
| Science (lab: 0 / 0) | 2 | 2 |
| Foreign language | 1 | 1 |
| Social studies | 2 | 2 |
| History | 1 | 1 |
| Academic electives | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 14 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.64
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.020%
- 3.75–3.9933%
- 3.50–3.7420%
- 3.25–3.4913%
- 3.00–3.247%
- below 3.07%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.25–3.99.
All nine bands
| GPA | Sent test scores |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 20.0% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 33.0% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 20.0% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 13.0% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 7.0% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 4.0% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 3.0% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
Source:Lee University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1130 on the SAT, 40 points below the median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
49% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1000–1199.
10% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
12% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
45% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 500–599.
21% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
39% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 24–29.
Shares of the 22% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Shares of the 64% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
123 studentssubmitted ACT
367 studentsAt least half of students submitted a score, so the ranges are reasonably representative.
Sources:Lee University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Lee University Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Lee University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)