Lee University Acceptance Rate
Cleveland, Tennessee · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,150
- Admitted
- 1,552
- Yield
- 35.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Lee University's acceptance rate has fallen from 89.1% in 2014–15 to 72.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,745 to 2,150 (+23%) over that period.
Its 72.2% rate makes Lee University more selective than about 58% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Tennessee schools, it is more selective than about 36%.
Lee University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 35.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,745 | 1,554 | 89.1% | 756 |
| 2015–16 | 2,141 | 1,830 | 85.5% | 835 |
| 2016–17 | 2,277 | 1,986 | 87.2% | 889 |
| 2017–18 | 2,387 | 2,030 | 85% | 901 |
| 2018–19 | 2,443 | 2,179 | 89.2% | 880 |
| 2019–20 | 2,416 | 1,975 | 81.7% | 792 |
| 2020–21 | 2,236 | 1,856 | 83% | 685 |
| 2021–22 | 2,222 | 1,843 | 82.9% | 620 |
| 2022–23 | 2,014 | 1,462 | 72.6% | 517 |
| 2023–24 | 2,150 | 1,552 | 72.2% | 553 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,463 | 1,059 | 72.4% |
| Men | 687 | 493 | 71.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–630 | 20% |
| SAT Math | 500–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–26 | 76% |
How Lee University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Lee University's acceptance rate?
Lee University's acceptance rate is 72.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,552 admitted of 2,150 applicants).
Is Lee University test optional?
Lee University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Lee University?
Lee University received 2,150 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,552.
What SAT score do you need for Lee University?
Admitted students at Lee University typically scored 520–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Lee University getting harder to get into?
Lee University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 89.1% in 2014–15 to 72.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.leeuniversity.edu/.