What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Lee University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | Place in MTHS-261 MTHS-261 (4) | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MTHS-261 (4) MTHS-261, MATHS-262 (4, 4) | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOS-110 (4) BIOS-161, BIOS-162 (4, 4) To be…BIOS-110 (4) BIOS-161, BIOS-162 (4, 4) To be reviewed by department | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHYS-161 (4) CHYS-161, CHYS-162 (4, 4) With…CHYS-161 (4) CHYS-161, CHYS-162 (4, 4) With extensive lab documentation and department approval. | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | GSCI-121 (4) | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC-200 (3) | |
| Statistics | 4 | MTHS-135 (4) | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CISS-301 (3) |
Show all 31 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | Place in MTHS-261 MTHS-261 (4) | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MTHS-261 (4) MTHS-261, MATHS-262 (4, 4) | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOS-110 (4) BIOS-161, BIOS-162 (4, 4) To be…BIOS-110 (4) BIOS-161, BIOS-162 (4, 4) To be reviewed by department | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHYS-161 (4) CHYS-161, CHYS-162 (4, 4) With…CHYS-161 (4) CHYS-161, CHYS-162 (4, 4) With extensive lab documentation and department approval. | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | GSCI-121 (4) | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC-200 (3) | |
| Statistics | 4 | MTHS-135 (4) | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CISS-301 (3) | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON-211 (3) | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON-212 (3) | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HIST-221 (3) or HIST-222 (3) | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | BIOS-112 (4) | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | GSCI-121 (4) | |
| European History | 4 | HIST-221 (3) or HIST-222 (3) | |
| Human Geography | 4 | GEOG/ANTH-312 (3) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN-211 (3) SPAN-211, SPAN-212 (3, 3) | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CISS-201 (3) | |
| Art History | 3 | ARTS-244, ARTS-245 (3, 3) | |
| Music Theory | 4 | MUST-111 (3), MUST-112 (1) | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | Political Science Elective (200-level) (3) | |
| English | 3 | ENGL-106 (3) | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FREN-211 (3) FREN-211, FREN-212 (3, 3) | |
| French Literature | 3 | FREN-211 (3) FREN-211, FREN-212 (3, 3) | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GERM-211 (3) GERM-211, 212 (3, 3) | |
| Government and Politics (United States) | 4 | PLSC-250 (3) | |
| Language/Composition | 4 | ENGL-106, ENGL-221 or ENGL-222 (3, 3) | |
| Language/Composition | 5 | ENGL-110, ENGL-221 or ENGL-222 (3, 3) | |
| Latin | 5 | LATN-211 (4) Proficiency test available for LATN-212 (4) | |
| Literature/Composition | 4 | ENGL-106, ENGL-221 or ENGL-222 (3, 3) | |
| Literature/Composition | 5 | ENGL-110, ENGL-221 or ENGL-222 (3, 3) | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHYS-261 (4) | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHYS-261 (4) | |
| U.S. History | 4 | HIST-211 (3) or HIST-212 (3) |
Source: catalog.leeuniversity.edu · checked September 25, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 54 |
| Psychology | 52 |
| Business Administration and Management | 52 |
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | 48 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 35 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 24 |
| Accounting | 19 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 17 |
Show the other 68 majors
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 |
| Youth Ministry | 17 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 16 |
| Family and Community Services | 16 |
| History | 14 |
| Finance | 14 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 14 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 13 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 11 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 11 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 10 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 10 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 9 |
| Criminology | 9 |
| Music Teacher Education | 8 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 8 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies | 8 |
| Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies | 8 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 8 |
| Computer Science | 7 |
| Religious Education | 7 |
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | 7 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
| Political Science and Government | 7 |
| English Language and Literature | 6 |
| Music | 6 |
| Music, Other | 6 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 6 |
| Management Science | 6 |
| Public Administration | 5 |
| Religious Music and Worship, Other | 5 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 5 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 |
| Information Technology | 5 |
| Pre-Physician Assistant | 4 |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 4 |
| Music Performance | 4 |
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 4 |
| Environmental Biology | 4 |
| Child Development | 4 |
| Advertising | 4 |
| Sociology | 3 |
| Religious/Sacred Music | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Creative Writing | 3 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | 3 |
| Health Teacher Education | 3 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 3 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 3 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 |
| History Teacher Education | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 2 |
| Counseling Psychology | 2 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 1 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 1 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 1 |
| Art Teacher Education | 1 |
| Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 1 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 |
| French Language Teacher Education | 1 |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 1 |
| Human Services | 1 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 |
| Actuarial Science | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Gulf South Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Gulf South Conference
Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
9% of men in fraternities · 9% of women in sororities · 9% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Cleveland, TN
132,120 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Lovell Field (CHA)
Nearest hub airport
Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 10.2 of 20
Elevation
866 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
29°F
July high
89°F
Annual snowfall
1.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
36 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$940 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Southern Adventist University13 mi
- Bryan College-Dayton24 mi
- Tennessee Wesleyan University25 mi
- The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga26 mi
- Dalton State College28 mi
- Covenant College32 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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