Ginger Hansen, VP for Enrollment Management
As the new Vice President for Enrollment Management, I’m thrilled to share with you the reasons that I chose to be part of the Lees-McRae College community. I hope that you, too, will explore these key characteristics and choose Lees-McRae as your future destination. Join us for a campus visit or open house to experience Lees-McRae for yourself. Contact the Admissions office for more details at admissions@lmc.edu.
- Quality, Affordable Education- Approximately 95% of our students receive some type of financial aid. We offer a variety of merit and need based scholarship programs as well as assistance through the federal financial aid process.
- Distinctive Academic Programs- With 22 majors and 16 minors, our challenging intellectual environment has something for every student. From Wildlife Biology to a Cycling Minor to Interdisciplinary Studies, our unique offerings are perfectly suited for our precious environment. An Honors Program and 5 honors societies provide scholarly exchange for gifted students.
- Outstanding, Personable Faculty-Nationally recognized scholars and professionals offer the full benefit of their knowledge in an intimate teaching atmosphere. Student to faculty ratio is 14:1.
- Location, location, location- Nestled in the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains, our campus is beautiful year-round and our academic programs take advantage of this “natural laboratory” every day.
- Sacred Campus Traditions- From Mountain Day of Service to the New Opportunity School for Women, Lees-McRae is rooted in steep traditions of service learning opportunities and upholds the importance of spiritual, physical and mental growth for its entire campus community.
- Unique Wellness Programs- Over 300 Bobcat student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA sports teams and are recipients of 33 Conference Championships and 10 National Championships. In addition to varsity athletics, Lees-McRae offers intramurals, recreation outlets, a tobacco-free campus, pet-friendly residence halls and even an Outdoor Adventure Education Minor.
- Preparation for Successful Futures- Lees-McRae is a perfect fit for students looking to develop their social, professional and leadership skills in a safe, nurturing environment. With a student body of 700 students, more than 26 student clubs and organizations, internship opportunities, a well-recognized Business Advisory Council, exclusive Cycling Advisory Council, study abroad opportunities and more, Lees-McRae graduates gain a well-rounded experience and the confidence to elevate their future!
Lees-McRae College has made outstanding strides since the inauguration of its new president, Dr. Barry Buxton, in 2010. His revitalization plan has impacted the college in innumerable positive ways. This school deserves a second look for anyone who is seeking an exceptional liberal arts education in a very unique location and one with a distinctive learning environment.