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Lee University

Cleveland, TN · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Church of God · Church of God

Real cost

Average price after aid $18,878 a year

Median debt at graduation: $25,750 (all students)

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Lee University is a Christian university in Cleveland, Tennessee. Chapel is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and full-time students attend at least 70 percent of the chapels offered each semester. The general education core requires four Bible and theology courses and 80 clock hours of Christian Service, and the university's faculty and administrators certify annually that they will not advocate anything contrary to the Church of God Declaration of Faith.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Lee University

  1. MonToday

    No set time

  2. TueToday

    • 10:45AMChapel

  3. WedToday

    No set time

  4. ThuToday

    • 10:45AMChapel

  5. FriToday

    No set time

  6. SatToday

    No set time

  7. SunToday

    • 7:30PMWorship night

No set time: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

  • “Convocation is held once a semester, calling students to come together for four nights of community worship and prayer.”

    Source: leeuniversity.edu

  • “U-Church (one Sunday night per semester) hosts An Evening of Worship at 7:30 p.m.”

    Source: leeuniversity.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Each full-time student attends at least 70 percent of the chapels offered during the semester.

Source: leeuniversity.edu
What's a normal week?

A variety of chapel expressions are offered each week on Tuesday and Thursday from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.

Source: leeuniversity.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Each student completes 80 clock hours of Christian Service.

Source: catalog.leeuniversity.edu

Rankings

Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our faith research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list

In America

In Tennessee

Academic Excellence

B+Academic Excellence: B+ (grade B+): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
68 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.63%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.82%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,145 · ACT 23.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.13 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$8,868

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

CWorship and chapel: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

62 of 100 points · 7 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel services during the weekTwice a week (Two chapel days a week (Tuesday and Thursday).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel Services | Lee Universityleeuniversity.edu/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “A variety of chapel expressions are offered each week on Tuesday and Thursday from 10:45 - 11:30 a.m.”
      Chapel is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Full-time students attend at least 70 percent of chapels offered each semester.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel Services | Lee Universityleeuniversity.edu/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Each full-time student attends at least 70 percent of the chapels offered during the semester.”
      Full-time students are expected to attend 70 percent of chapels each semester.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNow and then (U-Church worship gathering is held one Sunday night per semester.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel Services | Lee Universityleeuniversity.edu/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “U-Church (one Sunday night per semester) hosts An Evening of Worship at 7:30 p.m.”
      U-Church hosts a worship evening once a semester.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Now and then (Convocation nights of community worship and prayer are held once a semester; a Missions Week prayer gathering is held annually.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Chapel Services | Lee Universityleeuniversity.edu/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Convocation is held once a semester, calling students to come together for four nights of community worship and prayer.”
      Convocation is held once a semester with nights of worship and prayer.
    2. Missions Week to Begin Monday | Lee Universityleeuniversity.edu/news/78918 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Lee University will host its annual Dee Lavender Missions Week”
      Missions Week is held every year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Missions Week to Begin Monday | Lee Universityleeuniversity.edu/news/78918 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “said Wes Lutes, campus pastor and director of spiritual life”
      Wes Lutes is campus pastor and director of spiritual life.
    2. Campus Ministries Staff | Lee Universityleeuniversity.edu/campus-ministries-staff · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Campus Pastor / Director of Spiritual Life”
      A campus pastor and director of spiritual life is on staff.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries Chapel | Lee Universityleeuniversity.edu/campus-ministries-chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “between the Conn Center, the Dixon Center, and the Cornerstone Chapel”
      Chapel services take place in campus chapels including the Conn Center and Cornerstone Chapel.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer3 or 4 times a week (3 weekly times documented: 2 chapel, 1 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

90 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (Four Bible and theology courses in the General Education religion core (counted as three or more): BIBL 110, BIBL 111, THEO 230, THEO 231.)
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education Core (52-58 hours) | Lee University Catalog 2025-2026catalog.leeuniversity.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=22&poid=9456&returnto=32394 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BIBL 110 - Message of the New Testament Credit Hours: 3 BIBL 111 - Message of the Old Testament Credit Hours: 3 THEO 230 - Introduction to Theology Credit Hours: 3 THEO 231 - Introduction to Christian Ethics Credit Hours: 3”
      The religion core requires four Bible and theology courses, including the Old and New Testament.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (BIBL 111 (Old Testament) and BIBL 110 (New Testament) are required of all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education Core (52-58 hours) | Lee University Catalog 2025-2026catalog.leeuniversity.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=22&poid=9456&returnto=32394 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BIBL 110 - Message of the New Testament Credit Hours: 3 BIBL 111 - Message of the Old Testament Credit Hours: 3 THEO 230 - Introduction to Theology Credit Hours: 3 THEO 231 - Introduction to Christian Ethics Credit Hours: 3”
      The religion core requires four Bible and theology courses, including the Old and New Testament.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNone required
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education Core (52-58 hours) | Lee University Catalog 2025-2026catalog.leeuniversity.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=22&poid=9456&returnto=32394 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BIBL 110 - Message of the New Testament Credit Hours: 3 BIBL 111 - Message of the Old Testament Credit Hours: 3 THEO 230 - Introduction to Theology Credit Hours: 3 THEO 231 - Introduction to Christian Ethics Credit Hours: 3”
      The religion core requires four Bible and theology courses, including the Old and New Testament.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty Handbook & Constitution 2025-2026 | Lee Universityleeuniversity.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025-2026_Faculty-Handbook_10.29.25-ACB.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Furthermore, a Christian philosophy of education presupposes the integration of faith and learning.”
      The university's philosophy of education presupposes the integration of faith and learning.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Biblical and Theological Studies (BTSTS.BA) | Lee University Catalog 2025-2026catalog.leeuniversity.edu/preview_degree_planner.php?catoid=22&poid=9386&print= · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Program: Biblical and Theological Studies (BTSTS.BA)”
      A Bible and theology bachelor's degree is offered.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty Handbook & Constitution 2025-2026 | Lee Universityleeuniversity.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025-2026_Faculty-Handbook_10.29.25-ACB.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “This position is expressed in the “Declaration of Faith” as follows:”
      The university publishes its Declaration of Faith in the faculty handbook.
AChristian community: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Christian community

92 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)3 to 4 (Three titled professional ministry roles on the staff listing (discipleship coordinator, campus pastor, spiritual life events coordinator); two further rows show no title.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries Staff | Lee Universityleeuniversity.edu/campus-ministries-staff · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Coordinator of Spiritual Life Events”
      A coordinator of spiritual life events is on staff.
      “Campus Pastor / Director of Spiritual Life”
      A campus pastor and director of spiritual life is on staff.
      “Coordinator of Discipleship Ministries”
      A coordinator of discipleship ministries is on staff.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearSeveral (Convocation each semester and the annual Missions Week.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Chapel Services | Lee Universityleeuniversity.edu/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Convocation is held once a semester, calling students to come together for four nights of community worship and prayer.”
      Convocation is held once a semester with nights of worship and prayer.
    2. Missions Week to Begin Monday | Lee Universityleeuniversity.edu/news/78918 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Lee University will host its annual Dee Lavender Missions Week”
      Missions Week is held every year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany
    Sources (3)
    1. SmallGroup | Campus Ministries | Lee Universityleeuniversity.edu/campus-ministries-discipleship · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Every Thursday night at 10:00 p.m., more than 600 students gather in residence halls across campus to participate in SmallGroup”
      Weekly student small groups meet in residence halls.
    2. Spiritual Life Events | Lee Universityleeuniversity.edu/spiritual-life-events · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Echo is a ministry dedicated to helping young men grow into Christ-centered leaders”
      Echo is a discipleship ministry for young men.
    3. Campus Ministries Chapel | Lee Universityleeuniversity.edu/campus-ministries-chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel Small Groups is a faculty or staff led bible study.”
      Chapel small groups are faculty- or staff-led Bible studies.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithAll faculty (Board members, administrators and faculty certify annually by contract.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Mission | Lee Universityleeuniversity.edu/about/our-mission · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “all board members, administrators and faculty members certify annually by contract that they will not advocate anything contrary to the Church of God Declaration of Faith”
      Board members, administrators and faculty certify annually by contract to the Church of God Declaration of Faith.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)In every hall (Resident chaplains are listed for each residence hall.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Residential Life | Lee Universityleeuniversity.edu/residential-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “In each of our beautiful residence halls, our resident directors, resident assistants, and resident chaplains are ready”
      Each residence hall has resident chaplains.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Missions Week to Begin Monday | Lee Universityleeuniversity.edu/news/78918 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “said Wes Lutes, campus pastor and director of spiritual life”
      Wes Lutes is campus pastor and director of spiritual life.
BMissions and service: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

83 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (The Leonard Center for service-learning.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Learning | Lee Universityleeuniversity.edu/service-learning · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Leonard Center partners with various organizations to give students the opportunity”
      The Leonard Center runs service-learning with community partners.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumRequired of all students (80 clock hours of Christian Service for each student.)
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education Core (52-58 hours) | Lee University Catalog 2025-2026catalog.leeuniversity.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=22&poid=9456&returnto=32394 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Each student will complete 80 clock hours of Christian Service.”
      Each student completes 80 clock hours of Christian Service.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Missions trips offered to studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Learning | Lee Universityleeuniversity.edu/service-learning · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Leonard Center partners with various organizations to give students the opportunity”
      The Leonard Center runs service-learning with community partners.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome
    Sources (1)
    1. Missions Week to Begin Monday | Lee Universityleeuniversity.edu/news/78918 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Twenty missionary partners will visit classrooms Monday through Wednesday”
      Missions Week brings global missionary partners to campus.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Learning | Lee Universityleeuniversity.edu/service-learning · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “designed to prepare students for Christian citizenship through reflective community interactions”
      Service is explicitly rooted in Christian citizenship and biblical justice.

Strengths

  • Chapel is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and full-time students attend at least 70 percent of chapels each semester.
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel Services | Lee Universityleeuniversity.edu/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “A variety of chapel expressions are offered each week on Tuesday and Thursday from 10:45 - 11:30 a.m.”
      Chapel is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
      “Each full-time student attends at least 70 percent of the chapels offered during the semester.”
      Full-time students are expected to attend 70 percent of chapels each semester.
  • The general education core requires four Bible and theology courses, including Old Testament and New Testament.
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education Core (52-58 hours) | Lee University Catalog 2025-2026catalog.leeuniversity.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=22&poid=9456&returnto=32394 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BIBL 110 - Message of the New Testament Credit Hours: 3 BIBL 111 - Message of the Old Testament Credit Hours: 3 THEO 230 - Introduction to Theology Credit Hours: 3 THEO 231 - Introduction to Christian Ethics Credit Hours: 3”
      The religion core requires four Bible and theology courses, including the Old and New Testament.
  • Each residence hall has resident chaplains, and student small groups meet in the halls each Thursday.
    Sources (2)
    1. Residential Life | Lee Universityleeuniversity.edu/residential-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “In each of our beautiful residence halls, our resident directors, resident assistants, and resident chaplains are ready”
      Each residence hall has resident chaplains.
    2. SmallGroup | Campus Ministries | Lee Universityleeuniversity.edu/campus-ministries-discipleship · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Every Thursday night at 10:00 p.m., more than 600 students gather in residence halls across campus to participate in SmallGroup”
      Weekly student small groups meet in residence halls.
  • All students complete 80 clock hours of Christian Service.
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education Core (52-58 hours) | Lee University Catalog 2025-2026catalog.leeuniversity.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=22&poid=9456&returnto=32394 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Each student will complete 80 clock hours of Christian Service.”
      Each student completes 80 clock hours of Christian Service.

Concerns

  • The religion core has no separately titled worldview or faith-and-learning course.
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education Core (52-58 hours) | Lee University Catalog 2025-2026catalog.leeuniversity.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=22&poid=9456&returnto=32394 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BIBL 110 - Message of the New Testament Credit Hours: 3 BIBL 111 - Message of the Old Testament Credit Hours: 3 THEO 230 - Introduction to Theology Credit Hours: 3 THEO 231 - Introduction to Christian Ethics Credit Hours: 3”
      The religion core requires four Bible and theology courses, including the Old and New Testament.
  • The missions emphasis is listed as Missions Week.
    Sources (1)
    1. Missions Week to Begin Monday | Lee Universityleeuniversity.edu/news/78918 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Lee University will host its annual Dee Lavender Missions Week”
      Missions Week is held every year.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministries, Conn Center and Spiritual Life Office

  • Address: 150 11th Street, PO Box 3450, Cleveland, TN 37320-3450
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel (Conn Center, Dixon Center and Cornerstone Chapel), offices

Source: leeuniversity.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, leeuniversity.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Campus Ministries | Lee Universityleeuniversity.edu/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Campus Ministries •150 11th Street • PO Box 3450 • Cleveland, TN 37320-3450 • (423) 614-8420”
    Campus Ministries is at 150 11th Street, Cleveland, Tennessee, with phone 614-8420.
  2. Service Learning | Lee Universityleeuniversity.edu/service-learning · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “The Leonard Center partners with various organizations to give students the opportunity”
    The Leonard Center runs service-learning with community partners.

Christian clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 5 on campus, 0 off campus

Faith formation 2

  • Chapel Small GroupsOn campus
    Faculty- or staff-led Bible study during chapel hours for upperclassmen.
    leeuniversity.edu
  • Echo and Worthy NowOn campus
    Discipleship ministries for young men (Echo) and women (Worthy Now).
    leeuniversity.edu

Clubs and groups 1

  • SmallGroupOn campus
    Thursdays at 10:00 p.m.
    Student small groups in residence halls led by floor leaders and resident chaplains.
    leeuniversity.edu

Worship and prayer 1

  • U-ChurchOn campus
    One Sunday night per semester at 7:30 p.m.
    Student-led worship gathering.
    leeuniversity.edu

Service 1

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

  • Tuesday, Thursday10:45 AMConn Center, Dixon Center or Cornerstone Chapel · Ends 11:30 a.m. the chapel expression varies by day.

Worship night 1

  • Sunday7:30 PMCampus · U-Church An Evening of Worship; one Sunday night per semester; not a weekly time.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Chapel Services | Lee Universityleeuniversity.edu/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “A variety of chapel expressions are offered each week on Tuesday and Thursday from 10:45 - 11:30 a.m.”
    Chapel is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
    “U-Church (one Sunday night per semester) hosts An Evening of Worship at 7:30 p.m.”
    U-Church hosts a worship evening once a semester.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$12,834
$30,001–$48,000$13,845
$48,001–$75,000$17,029
$75,001–$110,000$19,699
Over $110,000$24,641

Full cost of attendance before aid: $35,688 a year.

Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
3,253
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 39% · Women 61%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
31%
Total students3,680
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$18,878
Cost of attendance (per year)$35,688
Median federal debt at graduation$25,750
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
63%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients
College Scorecard, within 6 years
49%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
College Scorecard, within 6 years
46%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
58%
First-year retention82%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$43,222
Admission rate71%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
$25
Financial aid priority deadline
College website, 2026-27
December 1
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $940 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants29%
Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 1040–1230ACT 20–27
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1145
SAT reading & writing540–630
SAT math500–600
ACT composite20–27
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 55 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

MajorMedian earnings
Accounting$79,208
Nursing$70,388
Business administration$59,274
Liberal arts$54,203
Teacher education$48,382
Psychology$46,719
Secondary education$46,573
Pastoral counseling$45,844
Kinesiology and exercise science$45,221
Sociology$44,193
History$44,096
Communication studies$44,095
Broadcasting$43,241
Other education$42,329
Public relations$41,882
Health sciences$41,162
Theology$40,791
Fine arts$39,988
Special education$36,999
Music$35,702

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Allied health, Anthropology, Applied mathematics, Arts management, Bible/Biblical Studies, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Computer science, Computing and information science, Criminal justice, Criminology, Data Analytics, Ecology and evolutionary biology, Engineering (general), English, Experimental psychology, Family and human development, Film and video, Finance, Global studies, Health administration, Homeland Security, Human services, Interdisciplinary studies, Management science, Marketing, Mathematics, Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, Other parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology, Other theology and religious vocations, Political science, Pre-health, Public administration, Religious Education, Religious Music and Worship, Religious studies, Romance languages, Teaching English as a second language, Theatre, Writing and rhetoric.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Theology and religious studies17%
Business16%
Health professions15%
Education8%
Psychology8%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingCity
Part-time undergraduates8%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older18%
On-campus room and board (per year)$10,110
SportsNCAA Division II · Gulf South Conference
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member13 to 1
Undergraduates registered with the disability officeAbout 7%IPEDS, 2023–24
Faculty who are full-time84%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$10,075IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm spaceFor about 63% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceChattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA)About 21 miles away
Nearest major airportHartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)About 109 miles away
Town population48,829Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreAtlantaAbout 100 miles away
Typical weather40°F in January · 78°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Cleveland Fltr Plt, TN, about 6 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.810.04
Burglary0.270.08
Motor vehicle theft0.270.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Questions families ask

Is Lee University a Christian college?
Yes. Lee University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Church of God.
What is Lee University’s Compass Score?
78 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at Lee University?
Chapel is listed at Conn Center and Dixon Center or Cornerstone Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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  • IPEDS unit ID 220613
  • Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium programs)
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Church of God
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