by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Lee College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Lee College was awarded 122 badges in the 2026 rankings.
According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, Lee College is ranked #1,058 out of 3,449 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.
Lee College also holds the #53 spot on the Best Colleges in Texas ranking.
At Lee College, the student to faculty ratio is 31 to 1. Compared to the national average of 15 to 1, this is somewhat high. This could mean that class sizes may be larger than they are at other colleges or universities or that professors may be required to teach more classes.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Lee College is 40%. This is lower than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at Lee College is 69%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
When we say that a student has graduated on time, we mean that they have finished their bachelor’s degree within four years. The on-time graduation rate at Lee College is 19%. That’s lower than the national rate of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Lee College.
During the most recent academic year, there were 5,118 undergraduates at Lee College.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Lee College.
The typical net cost at Lee College is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for Lee College
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7,575 | $6,970 | $7,388 | $8,154 | $7,866 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Lee College, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At Lee College, approximately 5% of students took out student loans averaging $5,694 a year. That adds up to $22,776 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 12.6%. This is higher than the national default rate of 10.1% so you should proceed with caution when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for Lee College.
Yearly salaries vary depending on what you major in, but on average, bachelor’s degree recipients from Lee College make around $42,178 per year during the early years of their employment. Unfortunately, this is 14% less than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, graduates in your major field may make more.
Lee College is an public institution found in Baytown, Texas. Baytown is a great location for students who prefer city over country life. Get more details about the location of Lee College.
Contact details for Lee College are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 511 S Whiting, Baytown, TX 77520 |
| Phone: | 2814275611 |
| Website: | www.lee.edu |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 29 majors graduated from Lee College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 3,656 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 1,567 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 381 | NA |
| Precision Metal Working | 193 | NA |
| Physical Science Technicians | 186 | $72,395 |
| Electromechanical Engineering | 167 | $63,183 |
| Horticulture | 132 | NA |
| Drafting & Design Engineering | 118 | $47,628 |
| Cosmetology | 100 | $19,000 |
| Culinary Arts | 94 | NA |
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
3,134 students took at least one online class at Lee College.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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