Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $35,688. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $23,790 |
| Housing & meals | $9,340 |
| Books & supplies | $1,250 |
| Personal & travel | $4,020 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,712 |
| Total cost of attendance | $35,688 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Lee University net price compared with other Tennessee colleges
Lee University has the 19th-lowest average net price of 37 Tennessee colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Vanderbilt University | $15,846 | 94% | $91,565 |
| 16 | East Tennessee State University | $15,983 | 53% | $44,859 |
| 17 | Trevecca Nazarene University | $16,813 | 53% | $49,378 |
| 18 | Cumberland University | $18,759 | 46% | $57,687 |
| 19 | Lee University | $18,878 | 63% | $43,222 |
| 20 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $18,976 | 74% | $60,249 |
| 21 | Maryville College | $19,360 | 50% | $49,279 |
| 22 | Carson-Newman University | $20,251 | 53% | $48,382 |
| 23 | Lincoln Memorial University | $20,406 | 50% | $49,956 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Tennessee colleges →
Why Lee University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee University | 71% | $18,878 | 63% | $43,222 | This school |
| Lipscomb University | 68% | $24,739 | 72% | $55,541 | |
| Trevecca Nazarene University | 69% | $16,813 | 53% | $49,378 | |
| Milligan University | 72% | $21,365 | 63% | $46,641 | |
| Southern Adventist University | 66% | $24,345 | 49% | $53,723 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Lee University would cost you $5,861 less per year than Lipscomb University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Lee University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$16,782).
- Lipscomb University gives aided families $13,568 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Tennessee resident | Lee University | Lipscomb University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $23,790 | $40,572 | −$16,782 |
| Books & supplies | $1,250 | $1,650 | −$400 |
| Housing & meals | $9,340 | $14,804 | −$5,464 |
| Personal & travel | $4,020 | $4,400 | −$380 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,712 | −$6,309 | +$3,597 |
| Sticker price | $35,688 | $55,117 | −$19,429 |
| Average grants | −$16,810 | −$30,378 | +$13,568 |
| You pay | $18,878 | $24,739 | −$5,861 |
“+” means Lee University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Lee University cost questions
How much is tuition at Lee University?
Tuition and fees are $23,790 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Lee University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $35,688 a year.
What do families actually pay at Lee University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $18,878 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $12,834; $48–75k pay $17,029; $110k+ pay $24,641.
How much debt do Lee University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $19,500, and 4.5% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Lee University overview