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How strong are the academics at Lees-McRae College?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

11:1
Student to faculty ratio
37%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Lees-McRae has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Lees-McRae College has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Lees-McRae's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Lees-McRae College:

69%
First-year retention rate
37%
4-year grad rate
42%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Lees-McRae College's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Wildlife Biology
Human Services, General
Human Services, General
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
Business Administration and Management, General
15.6
20.88
26.16
31.44
36.72
42

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Pre-Veterinary Studies 10
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Wildlife Biology 42
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 10
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2
  • Wildlife Biology 1
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 20
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies, Other 6
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 18
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 3
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 3
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 5
  • Pre-Physical Therapy Studies 0
History
  • History, General 3
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 19
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Nutrition Sciences 1
Parks
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 11
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 7
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 6
  • Outdoor Education 2
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 7
  • Psychology, General 4
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Human Services, General 20
  • Human Services, General 20
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 20
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General 1
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General 1
  • Theatre/Theatre Arts Management 0
  • Musical Theatre 0
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