Lee University
Cleveland, Tennessee 37311
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences
Lee University is a private institution in Cleveland with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1144, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.7K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,222 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,399.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Bible training school Lee University's current campus originally housed a Methodist institution, Centenary College and Music School, as early as 1885.
- •In 1911, at its sixth annual General Assembly, the Church of God appointed a committee to establish plans for a Bible training school.
- •Tomlinson served as the first superintendent of education.
- •Lee's birthplace was in the Church of God Publishing House In 1920, the school expanded to the old sanctuary of the North Cleveland Church of God on People street and included a dormitory.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1144
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
55.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
6.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Programs (81)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
81%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
20
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TN state average + city premium