More selective than 47% of Tennessee colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
20% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 76% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Lee University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Lee University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Lee University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540 | 630 |
| SAT math | 500 | 600 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1040 | 1230 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Lee University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 71% | 540–630 | 500–600 | 20–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 72% | 520–630 | 500–610 | 20–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Lee University compared with other Tennessee colleges?
Lee University has the 19th-lowest acceptance rate of 34 Tennessee colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Tennessee Wesleyan University | 69% | 48% | $14,836 |
| 16 | Middle Tennessee State University | 69% | 54% | $13,359 |
| 17 | Trevecca Nazarene University | 69% | 53% | $16,813 |
| 18 | Tennessee State University | 70% | 34% | $15,796 |
| 19 | Lee University | 71% | 63% | $18,878 |
| 20 | University of Memphis | 72% | 51% | $12,397 |
| 21 | Tusculum University | 72% | 25% | $21,131 |
| 22 | Milligan University | 72% | 63% | $21,365 |
| 23 | Tennessee Technological University | 76% | 58% | $14,246 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Tennessee colleges →
Who enrolls at Lee University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Lee University admissions questions
What is the Lee University acceptance rate?
Lee University accepts 71% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,552 of 2,150 applicants were admitted.
Does Lee University require the SAT or ACT?
Lee University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 20% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 76% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Lee University?
The middle 50% of Lee University enrolled first-year students scored 1040–1230 on the SAT and 20–27 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Lee University?
36% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (553 of 1,552).
Is Lee University getting harder to get into?
Lee University accepted 71% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 72% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Lee University overview