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Campus & Student Life at Lee University

Home to about 4,670 undergraduates in 2020, Lee University is a private university located in Cleveland, Tennessee. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Lee University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Lee University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Lee University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Lee University is Affiliated With the Church of God Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Church of God faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Church of God Colleges and Universities.

Lee University Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at Lee University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Lee University Disability Services.

Lee University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Lee University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Lee University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Lee University for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Lee University

Lee University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Lee University

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Lee University

There were 4,670 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,459 (74.1%). Part-time attendance was 1,211 (25.9%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
3,4591,2114,670

Lee University is Ranked #1,380 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Lee University is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Lee University #1380 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Lee University

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Lee University by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the Lee University Diversity Guide.

Lee University Competes in the NCAA

Lee University has a total of 203 student athletes, 101 men and 102 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$4,346,905
Total Expenses (all teams)$4,318,054
Net$28,851

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Lee University Athletics

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