191 Main Street
PO Box 128
Banner Elk, NC 28604

Founded in 1900, Lees-McRae College is a private, coeducational, Presbyterian-affiliated college in the Southern Appalachian region of North Carolina. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, LMC provides a liberal arts education with an emphasis on leadership and values.

The academic department at Lees-McRae College offers more than 25 academic programs leading to a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of business Science, or a Bachelor of Science in nursing. Motivated students can apply for the Honors Programs, which supplements the curriculum with lectures, service projects, field trips, and designated student housing. Extended Campus programs are available to continuing students in the fields of criminal justice, elementary education, and nursing.

Lees-McRae College is an NCAA Division II school with nine men's teams and nine women's teams, along with men's and women's cycling teams competing in Division I. Students can also participate in a number of student organizations, including intramural sports, cheerleading, peer education, and special interest clubs.

Quick Facts:

The student-to-faculty ratio at Lees-McRae College is about 16:1.

About 90% of Lees-McRae College students receive financial aid from grants, loans, work-study, or scholarships.

Approximately 75% of traditional students live on campus.

More than 70 faculty members at Lees-McRae College hold the highest degree in their field.

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