Division II · Conference Carolinas
Lees-McRae College · Rankings
Banner Elk, NC · Rural · Private · Baccalaureate college · the Bobcats · Website ↗
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2
Top-ten finishes
among Division II schools
11
Top 10% finishes
of 60 lists
#4
Best standing
Biological sciences · Division II
60
Lists ranked on
all built from public data
Standouts
Lists where Lees-McRae College sits in the top ten, or top 10%, of Division II schools.
#4Best for biological sciencesof 294 in Division II · #7 nationally26.8%#8Best for public administration & social workof 294 in Division II · #15 nationally10.3%#12Best for architectureof 294 in Division II · #170 nationally0.0%#15Smallest student–faculty ratiosof 299 in Division II · #132 nationally10:1#19Best for agricultureof 294 in Division II · #58 nationally5.2%#22Where the most students are athletesof 297 in Division II · #54 nationally46.9%#22Best for kinesiology, parks & recreationof 294 in Division II · #52 nationally13.4%#25Athletic aid per athlete, men's teamsof 295 in Division II · #296 nationally$10,487#28Best for criminal justice & protective servicesof 294 in Division II · #65 nationally9.8%
Athletics money
| Ranking | Value | Division II rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic aid per athlete, men's teams | $10,487 | #25 of 295 | #296 of 1,054 | |
| Most athletic scholarship money | $3,044,319 | #123 of 295 | #456 of 1,054 | |
| Athletic aid per athlete, women's teams | $6,541 | #156 of 297 | #503 of 1,060 | |
| Biggest recruiting budgets | $31,647 | #205 of 295 | #819 of 1,054 | |
| Women's share of athletic aid descriptive | 39% | #214 of 294 | #522 of 662 | |
| Assistant-coach pay, women's teams | $28,445 | #225 of 297 | #807 of 1,058 | |
| Biggest athletic departments | $5,593,161 | #233 of 297 | #681 of 1,060 | |
| Athletics revenue | $5,593,161 | #236 of 297 | #699 of 1,060 | |
| Spending per athlete | $14,566 | #252 of 297 | #651 of 1,060 | |
| Assistant-coach pay, men's teams | $25,941 | #265 of 295 | #929 of 1,052 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, women's teams | $37,602 | #282 of 297 | #1,007 of 1,060 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, men's teams | $39,097 | #284 of 295 | #1,017 of 1,054 |
Athletic departments
| Ranking | Value | Division II rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Where the most students are athletes | 46.9% | #22 of 297 | #54 of 1,060 | |
| Women coaching women's teams | 50% | #80 of 294 | #367 of 1,055 | |
| Most teams | 15 | #94 of 297 | #513 of 1,063 | |
| Most varsity athletes descriptive | 384 | #137 of 297 | #621 of 1,063 | |
| Most coaches per athlete | 14.8 | #280 of 297 | #1,041 of 1,060 |
Academics & admissions
| Ranking | Value | Division II rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallest student–faculty ratios | 10:1 | #15 of 299 | #132 of 1,085 | |
| Most selective | 81% | #139 of 273 | #591 of 1,049 | |
| Best graduation rates | 44% | #206 of 299 | #915 of 1,085 | |
| Most applications | 1,787 | #226 of 273 | #931 of 1,049 | |
| Best first-year retention | 62% | #259 of 299 | #1,013 of 1,085 |
Best for a major
| Ranking | Value | Division II rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for biological sciences | 26.8% | #4 of 294 | #7 of 1,068 | |
| Best for public administration & social work | 10.3% | #8 of 294 | #15 of 1,068 | |
| Best for architecture | 0.0% | #12 of 294 | #170 of 1,068 | |
| Best for agriculture | 5.2% | #19 of 294 | #58 of 1,068 | |
| Best for kinesiology, parks & recreation | 13.4% | #22 of 294 | #52 of 1,068 | |
| Best for criminal justice & protective services | 9.8% | #28 of 294 | #65 of 1,068 | |
| Best for education | 10.8% | #78 of 294 | #156 of 1,068 | |
| Best for history | 1.5% | #96 of 294 | #356 of 1,068 | |
| Best for communication & journalism | 3.1% | #119 of 294 | #505 of 1,068 | |
| Best for engineering | 0.0% | #127 of 294 | #576 of 1,068 | |
| Best for english | 1.5% | #129 of 294 | #556 of 1,068 | |
| Best for physical sciences | 0.0% | #231 of 294 | #905 of 1,068 | |
| Best for mathematics & statistics | 0.0% | #237 of 294 | #941 of 1,068 | |
| Best for health professions & nursing | 2.6% | #239 of 294 | #784 of 1,068 | |
| Best for psychology | 3.6% | #253 of 294 | #937 of 1,068 | |
| Best for computer & information sciences | 0.0% | #254 of 294 | #952 of 1,068 | |
| Best for visual & performing arts | 0.5% | #257 of 294 | #957 of 1,068 | |
| Best for social sciences | 0.0% | #265 of 294 | #994 of 1,068 | |
| Best for business | 10.3% | #267 of 294 | #900 of 1,068 |
Cost & value
| Ranking | Value | Division II rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most expensive room and board descriptive | $13,730 | #61 of 293 | #437 of 1,063 | |
| Highest sticker price descriptive | $49,890 | #88 of 293 | #540 of 1,064 | |
| Lowest sticker price | $49,890 | #206 of 293 | #525 of 1,064 | |
| Biggest discount from the sticker | 48% | #222 of 293 | #867 of 1,064 | |
| Lowest net price for families under $30k | $18,829 | #229 of 298 | #802 of 1,072 | |
| Cheapest room and board | $13,730 | #233 of 293 | #627 of 1,063 | |
| Lowest net price | $26,009 | #253 of 299 | #781 of 1,081 |
Campus & place
| Ranking | Value | Division II rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallest campuses descriptive | 818 | #12 of 299 | #46 of 1,085 | |
| Biggest transfer intakes descriptive | 13.9% | #31 of 299 | #55 of 1,079 | |
| Most out-of-state first-years descriptive | 50% | #35 of 299 | #223 of 1,085 | |
| Highest share of women descriptive | 67% | #43 of 299 | #117 of 1,086 | |
| Most international first-years descriptive | 5% | #53 of 299 | #241 of 1,085 | |
| Most NCAA neighbours descriptive | 8 | #88 of 299 | #459 of 1,086 | |
| Most remote campuses descriptive | 11 mi | #161 of 299 | #457 of 1,086 | |
| Most diverse student bodies | 38 | #218 of 292 | #829 of 1,073 | |
| Highest share of men descriptive | 33% | #251 of 299 | #942 of 1,086 | |
| Most in-state first-years descriptive | 45% | #263 of 299 | #846 of 1,085 | |
| Biggest campuses descriptive | 818 | #288 of 299 | #1,040 of 1,086 |
Trivia
| Ranking | Value | Division II rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longest-standing NCAA members | 1994 | #180 of 300 | #842 of 1,083 |
Teams among their peers
Each team's place among Division II programs in its sport — budget, spend per roster spot, roster size and APR.
| Team | Budget | Per player | Roster | APR | Rankings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Soccer · 256 peers | #142 of 256 | #151 of 256 | #77 of 256 | — | Women's Soccer lists |
| Men's Basketball · 293 peers | #89 of 293 | #257 of 293 | #16 of 293 | — | Men's Basketball lists |
| Women's Basketball · 294 peers | #279 of 294 | #263 of 294 | #143 of 294 | — | Women's Basketball lists |
| Men's Lacrosse · 78 peers | #51 of 78 | #5 of 78 | #75 of 78 | — | Men's Lacrosse lists |
| Women's Lacrosse · 111 peers | #107 of 111 | #69 of 111 | #110 of 111 | — | Women's Lacrosse lists |
| Men's Soccer · 199 peers | #72 of 199 | #44 of 199 | #132 of 199 | — | Men's Soccer lists |
| Softball · 269 peers | #220 of 269 | #241 of 269 | #39 of 269 | — | Softball lists |
| Men's Tennis · 131 peers | #49 of 131 | #23 of 131 | #99 of 131 | — | Men's Tennis lists |
| Women's Tennis · 178 peers | #43 of 178 | #45 of 178 | #80 of 178 | — | Women's Tennis lists |
| Men's Track & Field · 229 peers | #171 of 229 | #172 of 229 | #132 of 229 | — | Men's Track & Field lists |
| Women's Track & Field · 255 peers | #166 of 255 | #186 of 255 | #119 of 255 | — | Women's Track & Field lists |
| Men's Volleyball · 36 peers | #30 of 36 | #25 of 36 | #29 of 36 | — | Men's Volleyball lists |
| Women's Volleyball · 283 peers | #197 of 283 | #192 of 283 | #113 of 283 | — | Women's Volleyball lists |
Ranks come from the site's public rankings, computed at the last import; ties share a rank. "Descriptive" lists (size, setting, who comes from where) are facts, not achievements. All rankings.
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