Lee University
Cleveland, Tennessee
Located in Cleveland, Tennessee, Lee University prides itself as a well-rounded, Christ-centered, liberal arts institution. With 52 majors and 121 academic programs, and more than 100 clubs and organizations to get involved in, Lee’s 3927 students have ample opportunities to grow and learn as they navigate through their college experience.
The majority of Lee’s professors hold Ph.D.s and are always willing to assist their students in any way they can. As a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and a competitor of the Gulf South Conference (GSC), Lee University offers 18 team sports for their student athletes.
Get to know Lee University
Benefits
Student Activities
- Campus Ministries
- Choral groups
- Concert band
- Drama/theatre
- International Student Organization
- Jazz band
- Literary magazine
- Model UN
- Music ensembles
- Musical theatre
- Opera
- Pep band
- Student government
- Student newspaper
- Symphony orchestra
- Yearbook
High-Impact Practices
- First-Year Seminars and Experiences
- Writing-Intensive Courses
- Undergraduate Research
- Diversity/Global Learning
- Service-Learning, Community-Based Learning
- Internships/Coops/Practicums
- Capstone Courses and Projects/Senior Experience
Campus Resources
- Career Services
- Writing Center
- Academic Advisors
- Library Services
- Faculty Mentors
- Disability Services
- Multicultural Engagement Center
- Health Services
- Academic Tutors
- Financial Aid Advisors
- Student Success Initiative
- Veteran Services
- Counseling
College Highlights
At Lee, students will have many opportunities to gain hands-on experience in their field of study. Education majors, as well as all majors with a teacher licensure, will complete a semester’s worth of student teaching consisting of two six-week placements. Majors including Accounting, Business, Church Music, Intercultural Studies, Communication, Public Relations, Telecommunication, Theatre, Political Science, Athletic Training, Children’s Ministry, Discipleship Ministry, Youth Ministry, and Pastoral Ministry require at least one internship.
STUDY ABROAD
All Lee students complete a trip to study abroad, experiencing life in other cultures while getting credit in their areas of study. OPEN Doors ranks Lee’s study abroad program as one of the top 5 in the nation. With over 30 trips to choose from, Lee students study abroad in places like Egypt, England, Scotland, China, Australia, Israel, South America, and more.
SERVICE LEARNING
Lee prides itself on not only community service, but also a lifestyle of service learning. In 2011, Lee was ranked #13 among the 20 Colleges Most Committed to Community Service by USA Today College. Students will complete 80 hours of service during their four years at Lee. Service learning is an integral part of the Lee experience and the core of the University.
CLASS SIZE
The number of sections of each class size.
2-9: 227 | 10-19: 304 | 20-29: 162
30-39: 45 | 40-49: 25 | 50-99: 32 | 100+: 3
ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Nonresident aliens: 78
Hispanic/Latino: 47
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 125
White, non-Hispanic: 2,414
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 9
Asian, non-Hispanic: 42
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 5
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 138
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 74
Total: 2,932
APPLIED LEARNING THROUGH SERVICE
With more than 50 classes that are service enhanced, Lee University faculty integrate service-learning within their courses. For example, the Public Relations class creates a campaign for a local non-profit; a drawing class makes portraits of people in an assisted care facility; and members of the Communication Capstone class do interviews and create videos of the life stories of people in assisted care.
LANGUAGE TUTORING
Students in languages classes have a language café where they meet for two hours a week in small groups to speak with a thoroughly trained, native speaker using the forms and vocabulary they have covered in class.
FACILITIES FOR HIGHER LEARNING
Most of the computer labs on campus are “social labs” that are arranged to allow collaboration on projects and research. There is also a “war room” in the Business Department with a stock ticker and other instant financial information that students use to prepare for group presentations.
There is a writing studio for every ENGL 105 class. In the studio, students work collaboratively with peers to improve their writing skills under the guidance of a carefully trained junior or senior English major. All writing studios are seminar-style with enhanced technology.
All of the new buildings have group study spaces to encourage community, even while learning.
HONORS PROGRAM
Kairos Scholars is one of the larger honor societies on campus. Through this group, students grapple with controversial and complex topics across disciplines.
SPECIAL STUDY OPTIONS
Programs available at this institution.
Distance learning
Double major
Dual enrollment
English as a Second Language (ESL)
External degree program
Honors Program
Independent study
Internships
Student-designed major
Study abroad
Teacher certification program
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
With over 100 clubs on campus, it is easy to get involved. No matter what passion a student wants to pursue, they are guaranteed to find a club that is right for them. Clubs range in topic from social justice and service to honors and academic clubs.
SPIRITUAL LIFE
Lee University believes that spiritual growth is vital to a well-rounded college experience. Every Tuesday and Thursday morning, the campus comes together to worship and hear from challenging speakers such as Louie Giglio, Reggie Dabbs, Ravi Zacharias, and Jentezen Franklin, along with local pastors and Lee faculty.. Lee also sets aside a week each semester to refocus on Christ and gather as a community of believers. This week, called Convocation, is dedicated to campus-wide spiritual renewal.
BEYOND CAMPUS WALLS
Lee University is located just 30 minutes from the Ocoee River. The area offers whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing, hiking trails, and rock climbing. Chattanooga, TN, is just 30 minutes in the opposite direction, offering numerous professional opportunities as well as concert venues, movie theaters, retail stores, parks, and restaurants.
SCHOOL LOCATION
Lee University is located just 30 minutes from the Ocoee River. The area offers whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing, hiking trails, and rock climbing. Chattanooga, TN, is just 30 minutes in the opposite direction, offering numerous professional opportunities as well as concert venues, movie theaters, retail stores, parks, and restaurants.
ATHLETICS
NCAA Division II, Gulf South Conference
18 Varsity Sports
Men’s basketball, baseball, cross country, track, golf, tennis, soccer, and cheerleading
Women’s basketball, cross country, track, soccer, softball, tennis, golf, cheerleading, volleyball, and lacrosse
Over 20 intramural sports.
Mascot: Flames
Colors: Maroon and White
RESIDENCE LIFE
Percent of students living on campus.
First-time, first-year (freshman) students: 83%
Undergraduates: 46%
Campus housing options.
Men’s dorms
Women’s dorms
Apartments for married students
Apartments for single students
INTERNSHIPS
Many majors—including those in business, communication, political science, religion, and the arts—require that each of their students complete at least one internship before graduating.
A MISSION FOR SUCCESS
Lee prepares students for success after college by using five benchmark points:
- Level of academic challenge: Challenging intellectual and creative work is central to student learning and collegiate quality. Lee promotes high levels of student achievement by emphasizing the importance of academic effort and setting high expectations for student performance.
- Active and collaborative learning: Students learn more when they are intensely involved in their education and are asked to think about and apply what they are learning in different settings. During their time at Lee they will collaborate with others in solving problems and mastering difficult material to prepare them to deal with the messy, unscripted problems they will encounter daily during and after college.
- Student-Faculty interaction: Students at Lee interact with faculty members both in and out of the classroom, seeing first-hand how experts think about and solve practical problems. As a result, their professors become role models, mentors, and guides for continuous, lifelong learning.
- Enriching educational experiences: Inside and outside the classroom, students at Lee receive complementary learning opportunities to augment their academic programs. Internships, community service, and senior capstone courses provide students with opportunities to synthesize, integrate, and apply their knowledge. Such experiences make learning more meaningful and, ultimately, more useful. What students know becomes a part of who students are.
- Supportive campus environment: Lee is committed to the success of its students, cultivating positive working and social relations among different groups on campus.
Admission
ADMISSIONS FACTORS
Very Important
Rigor of secondary school record | Academic GPA | Standardized test scores
Important
Class rank | Character/personal qualities | Level of applicant’s interest
Considered
Interview | Extracurricular activities
Talent/ability | First generation | Alumni/ae relation
FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 520 | 75th Percentile: 630
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 490 | 75th Percentile: 610
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 19 | 75th Percentile: 27
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 18 | 75th Percentile: 26
ACT English
25th Percentile: 20 | 75th Percentile: 28
Tuition & Cost
Tuition: $21,000
Fees: $730
Room: $4,510
Board: $4,330
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Contact Lee University
Contact Admission
www.leeuniversity.edu/admissions
(423) 614-8500
admissions@leeuniversity.edu
Campus Location
1120 N Ocoee Street
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 614-8000