Facts and Recognitions
We are proud of our accomplishments. Our achievements have been made possible only by the teamwork and passion put forth by our students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community. We possess the indomitable drive to fulfill even our wildest dreams. Therefore, we believe that in order for us to attain new and exciting goals, we must look to where we are now and set new targets so we may climb higher in the future.
4,000 ft. Elevation
Highest elevated campus east of the Mississippi River
An adventure-lover's paradise with four distinct seasons
31 Majors
26 Minors
Undergraduate, online/distance, and graduate programs offered
25 Athletic Teams
Competitive Club Sports
Conference Carolinas
NCAA Division II
USA Cycling Division I
873 Students
From 34 States and 23 Countries
628 main campus and 225 online/distance students
13:1 Ratio
Students to Faculty
Receive individualized attention in classes
11 Types of Student Housing
Hall, Cottage, Suite, Apartment, and House Options
Between both North and South Campus, students have the opportunity to live in a variety of housing types on our residential campus.
What Others Are Saying
Best Regional Colleges South
Lees-McRae ranked among top colleges and universities in the Southeast and recognized for our efforts to increase social mobility by U.S. News and World Report.
College of Distinction
Recognized nationally and statewide as a College of Distinction, with special nods to our academic programs in business, education, and nursing.
Top Adventure College
The college took historic gold in the Top Adventure College competition hosted by Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine by becoming the first small school to win the overall title.
Gold Bicycle Friendly University
The League of American Bicyclists recognized Lees-McRae with a Gold Bicycle Friendly University (BFUSM) award, joining more than 200 visionary colleges and universities from across the country.
Top Online Programs in North Carolina
During their annual ranking of online programs, EDsmart ranked online programs at Lees-McRae as one of the top ten in North Carolina.
#2 Best Small College for Animal Lovers
Among the select few chosen to the list, Lees-McRae ranked No. 2 on Best Value Schools' recent list of “15 Best Small Colleges for Animal Lovers.”