Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk, North Carolina · Private
Lees-McRae College admitted 81% of 1,787 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores are optional. 44% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Lees-McRae College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- December 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- May 1, 2027
The application fee is $25, and Lees-McRae College accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Lees-McRae College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $49,890 a year. After grants, students paid $26,009 on average.
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Quick answers
What is Lees-McRae College’s acceptance rate?
Lees-McRae College admitted 81% of applicants: 1,443 of 1,787 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Lees-McRae College’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due December 15, 2026 and regular decision is due May 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is Lees-McRae College’s application fee?
The application fee is $25 for 2026–27, and Lees-McRae College accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does Lees-McRae College have supplemental essays?
No. Lees-McRae College doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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