First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | December 15, 2026 | January 15, 2027 |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | April 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: lmc.edu · checked September 19, 2026
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
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Biology | 42 |
| Business Administration and Management | 20 |
| Human Services | 20 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 19 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 11 |
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 10 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 10 |
Show the other 11 majors
| Psychology | 7 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 7 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 6 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 6 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 5 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 3 |
| English Language and Literature | 3 |
| History | 3 |
| Outdoor Education | 2 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Conference Carolinas
Basketball, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Conference Carolinas
Basketball, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Rural, distant
Federal locale classification
More about the place
Nearest airport
Tri-Cities (TRI)
Nearest hub airport
Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 8.3 of 20
Elevation
3,697 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
22°F
July high
77°F
Annual snowfall
31.4 in
Days at 90°F or higher
0 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
Colleges nearby
- Appalachian State University11 mi
- Milligan University25 mi
- East Tennessee State University29 mi
- King University33 mi
- Lenoir-Rhyne University42 mi
- Emory & Henry University42 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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