Your chances of getting into Lee University
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Lee University is 83%. Its admission rate is the 32nd lowest in Tennessee.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Lee University and can you get accepted?
Lee University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 1,843 out of the 2,222 who applied were admitted.
The school has average admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 54 percent (SAT 1000/1230 ACT 20/28). Lee University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.73. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 34% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
Check if you have the grades and scores to get into Lee University and calculate your admission chance.
Admission Requirements in Brief
To have the best chance of getting into to Lee University you should:
- Have a high school GPA of 3.73 or better
- Earn A- grades in high school
- Score 1120 on the SAT
- Score 24 on the ACT
- Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class
Testing Requirements
You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Lee University is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.
Lee University SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 500 |
| SAT Math 25th | 500 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1000 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 630 |
| SAT Math 75th | 600 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1230 |
| Average SAT Score | 1120
|
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Lee University?
Students who get into Lee University score in the top 60 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1000-1230 and the average score is 1120. Lee University ranks #16 in the state of Tennessee for highest average SAT composite score. You should target scoring 1120 or above to be competitive with most other applicants. Lee University regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1000 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students may be accepted with SAT's as low as 880. 21 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1120 SAT score range.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting classChance of Acceptance by SAT Score
The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1115, you have around a 83% chance of being admitted. A 1115 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 90% chance of getting in.
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Lee University ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 21 |
| ACT Math 25th | 18 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 20 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 30 |
| ACT Math 75th | 26 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 28 |
| Average ACT Score | 24
|
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Lee University?
Lee University regularly accepts students who score 20 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 49 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 20-28. We estimate the school accepting a minimum ACT composite score around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 28 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #10 in Tennessee for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 74 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Lee University.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
Lee University GPA
GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into Lee University?
You are required to have very good grades in high school to get into Lee University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Lee University was 3.73 on the 4.0 scale. This indicates that primarily A- average high school students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #8 in Tennessee for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.73 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Lee University accepts 83% of all applicants.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022
High School Class Rank
55% of Lee University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 28% |
| Top 25% of class | 55% |
| Top 50% of class | 79% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,589 | 633 | 2,222 |
| Accepted | 1,308 | 535 | 1,843 |
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 85% | 83% |
| Enrolled | 404 | 216 | 620 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 31% | 40% | 34% |
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Lee University is $25.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Lee University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=220613 IPEDS survey data for Lee University.
FAQs
Does Lee University prefer SAT or ACT?
21% of students submit their SAT scores to Lee University. 74% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Lee University?
83% of those who apply are granted admission to Lee University. Admission competition is and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Lee University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1000 and 1230. 21% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Lee University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 20 and 28. 74% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.