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Lees-McRae College In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026
Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.
In-state tuition
$31,140
Out-of-state tuition
$31,140
Average net price
$25,765
Attendance cost
$45,886
Lees-McRae College Estimated Per-Semester Cost
Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with Lees-McRae College.
Tuition
Per semester: $15,570
Annual: $31,140
Room and board
Per semester: $6,865
Annual: $13,730
Books and supplies
Per semester: $300
Annual: $600
Other on-campus expenses
Per semester: $2,210
Annual: $4,420
Attendance cost
Per semester: $22,943
Annual: $45,886
Lees-McRae College Estimated Four-Year Cost
The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.
Four-year tuition estimate
$124,560
Four-year attendance estimate
$183,544
Four-year average net price
$103,060
In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition
Lees-McRae College is listed as Private nonprofit in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $31,140 and out-of-state tuition is $31,140. The reported in-state and out-of-state tuition values match in this dataset.
International Student and Private College Tuition Note
The local database lists Lees-McRae College as Private nonprofit. Private colleges commonly report one tuition rate rather than separate resident and nonresident rates. In this dataset, Lees-McRae College reports $31,140 for out-of-state tuition and $31,140 for in-state tuition. International student billing, visa expenses, health insurance and aid eligibility should be verified directly with the school.
Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost
Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.
Room and board, on campus
$13,730
Housing and meal estimate where reported.
Room and board, off campus
$13,730
Off-campus living estimate where reported.
Books and supplies
$600
Academic supply estimate.
Other expenses, on campus
$4,420
Personal and miscellaneous estimate.
Total attendance cost
$45,886
Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.
Average Net Price After Aid
Based on available data, the average student at Lees-McRae College pays approximately $25,765 per year after grants and aid. This is above the North Carolina average of $14,661 and above the national average of $17,506.
Acceptance Rate and Outcomes
Acceptance Rate
80.75%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Lees-McRae College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 80.75%. This means approximately 808 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 817 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
80.75%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition and Cost Breakdown
Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Institutional accreditor where reported.
In-state tuition
$31,140
National avg: $20,567
Out-of-state tuition
$31,140
National avg: $20,567
Attendance cost
$45,886
Use with aid and net price.
Average net price
$25,765
State avg: $14,661. National avg: $17,506.
Pell grant rate
37.43%
Federal need-based grant indicator.
Federal loan rate
86.55%
Share using federal loans.
What Does Lees-McRae College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$31,140
Room and board
$13,730
Books and supplies
$600
Other expenses
$4,420
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$45,886
Average net price
$25,765
Average aid coverage
44%
$20,121 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Lees-McRae College pays approximately $25,765 per year after grants and aid. This is above the North Carolina average of $14,661 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Lees-McRae College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to North Carolina and national averages.
Lees-McRae College net price
$25,765
North Carolina average
$14,661
National average
$17,506
Lees-McRae College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $31,140 and average net price at $25,765. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$31,140
Current net price
$25,765
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
44.23%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$43,415
Undergraduates
817
10-Year Median Earnings - Lees-McRae College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Lees-McRae College graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Lees-McRae College?
Undergraduates
817
Completion rate
44.23%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
37.43%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
86.55%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid and Scholarships
About 37.43% of Lees-McRae College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 86.55% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Pell grant rate
37.43%
Federal loan rate
86.55%
Students with any loan
91.44%
Average net price
$25,765
Net Price by Income Bracket
Estimate Your Net Price at Lees-McRae College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Lees-McRae College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Student Debt and Borrowing
Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.
Loan principal
$12,000
Median completer debt
$17,375
Median monthly payment
$184
Federal loan rate
86.55%
Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.
Net Price Calculator
Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.
Open Lees-McRae College Net Price CalculatorFinancial Aid Application Steps
The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.
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1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible
Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.
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2. Check school-specific aid requirements
Open Lees-McRae College's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.
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3. Use the net price calculator
Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.
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4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines
Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.
Payment Guide
Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.
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1. Confirm published tuition and fees
Review Lees-McRae College's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.
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2. Estimate net price after aid
Use Lees-McRae College's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.
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3. Review financial aid and payment options
Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
Institutional Cost Resources
These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.
Endowment
$34,836,868
Faculty salary field
$5,630
Tuition revenue per FTE
$8,826
Instructional spend per FTE
$7,637
These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.
Accreditation
Lees-McRae College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus Location and Contact
Lees-McRae College is listed at 191 Main Street, Banner Elk, NC 28604. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Address
191 Main Street
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Official website
Open school websiteAdmissions policy
Selective admissions policy reported
Compare Schools
Compare Lees-McRae College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
- Accept. rate
- 80.75%
- Tuition
- $31,140
- Net price
- $25,765
- 10-yr earnings
- $43,415
- Accept. rate
- 6.78%
- Tuition
- $65,805
- Net price
- $34,454
- 10-yr earnings
- $97,800
- Accept. rate
- 66.67%
- Tuition
- $19,686
- Net price
- $21,664
- 10-yr earnings
- $92,405
- Accept. rate
- 14.48%
- Tuition
- $60,300
- Net price
- $18,127
- 10-yr earnings
- $81,400
- Accept. rate
- 21.56%
- Tuition
- $64,758
- Net price
- $28,746
- 10-yr earnings
- $78,158
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Lees-McRae College tuition?
Lees-McRae College out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $31,140. In-state tuition is $31,140. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
What is Lees-McRae College's average net price?
Lees-McRae College's average net price in the local dataset is $25,765. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.
Does this page include all Lees-McRae College fees?
The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with Lees-McRae College.
What is Lees-McRae College's acceptance rate?
Lees-McRae College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 80.75%.
How much is Lees-McRae College tuition?
Lees-McRae College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $31,140.
What is Lees-McRae College's average net price?
Lees-McRae College's average net price in the local dataset is $25,765.
What does Lees-McRae College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $18,829 for Lees-McRae College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Lees-McRae College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $43,415 for Lees-McRae College.
Is Lees-McRae College accredited?
Lees-McRae College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Lees-McRae College?
The local dataset lists 817 undergraduate students at Lees-McRae College.
What percentage of Lees-McRae College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Lees-McRae College in the local dataset is 37.43%.
What is the federal loan rate at Lees-McRae College?
The federal loan rate for Lees-McRae College in the local dataset is 86.55%.
Where should I verify Lees-McRae College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Lees-McRae College or the latest official federal education data.