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Lees-McRae College

Banner Elk, NC

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    46%
  • Majors Available
    28
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    10:1
  • Retention Rate
    62%


AP Credit Policy

Score of three: Lees-McRae College may award college credit if recommended by appropriate School Dean. Score of Four or higher: Three to four credit hours of college credit may be awarded for the appropriate Lees-McRae College equivalent course.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    No

AP CoursesMin Score RequiredNumber of CreditsCourse Equivalent
Chemistry34Not available
Computer Science Principles3Not availableBUS 188
Physics 134Not available
Physics 234Not available


Study Options


Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's and Master's

  • B

    • Biology Teacher Education
    • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
    • Business Administration and Management, General
  • C

    • Communication and Media Studies, Other
    • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • D

    • Drama and Dance Teacher Education
  • E

    • Elementary Education and Teaching
    • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
    • English Language and Literature, General
    • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
    • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • H

    • Health and Wellness, General
    • History, General
    • Human Services, General
  • M

    • Musical Theatre
  • N

    • Nutrition Sciences
  • P

    • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
    • Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
    • Pre-Veterinary Studies
    • Psychology, General
  • R

    • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
    • Religion/Religious Studies
  • S

    • Social Studies Teacher Education
    • Special Education and Teaching, General
    • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • T

    • Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
  • V

    • Visual and Performing Arts, General
  • W

    • Wildlife Biology

Need Help Choosing a Major?

Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.


Special Academics Program

  • Accelerated Study
  • Distance Learning
  • Double Major
  • Honors Program
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • Liberal Arts/Career Combination
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification
  • Undergraduate Research


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