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About Lees-McRae College
Lees–McRae College is a private college in Banner Elk, North Carolina affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Lees–McRae College has the highest elevation of any American college or university east of the Mississippi River, at 3,720 feet (1,130 m) above sea level. It is one of the few colleges to be named after two women, Suzanna Lees and Elizabeth McRae.
Lees-McRae College Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#1351 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in North carolina
#49 of 177
2024 Top Religious Colleges in North carolina
#24 of 36
Most Popular Majors
The most popular major at Lees-McRae College is Medical followed by Security & Enforcement, Biomedical, Education and Business Management.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Lees-McRae College within four or six years.