Lees-McRae College

Lees-McRae College Bachelor’s Program Overview

Lees-McRae College is a private school that has been providing online bachelor’s degree programs since 2013-2014. All online classes are recorded and saved, so students can go back and review lectures whenever they need to. If you’re applying to one of Lees-McRae’s online programs, keep in mind that the deadline is rolling—meaning you can apply anytime.

About the Online Bachelor’s Degree Program

What makes our 2+2 online bachelor’s degree programs stand out? The 8-week condensed terms are perfect for working professionals who already have an associate degree and are looking to move up in their careers. The faculty teaching these courses have 10+ years of real-world experience in their fields, and many hold terminal degrees. Plus, the program includes an internship or hands-on learning component, so students can apply what they learn in class to real-life situations.

2025 Bachelor’s Program Quick Stats

• Enrollment: 167
• Tuition Per Credit: $375
• Application Deadline: Rolling

Lees-McRae College Rankings

Lees-McRae College is ranked #32 out of 350 in Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. These rankings are based on widely accepted measures of academic quality.

• #32 in Best Online Bachelor’s Programs (tie)
• #180-218 in Best Online Bachelor’s in Business Programs

Best Online Programs Ranking Indicators

Here’s how this program compares to 349 others, using the U.S. News ranking factors:

• Engagement rank: 12
• Engagement score: 89
• Faculty Credentials and Training rank: 114
• Faculty Credentials and Training score: 86
• Services and Technologies rank: 7
• Services and Technologies score: 89
• Peer Assessment score (out of 5): 2.3

Lees-McRae College Bachelor’s Program Data

Most popular majors by online degrees conferred at Lees-McRae College:

• Human Services, General – 37%
• Elementary Education and Teaching – 33%
• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration – 19%

Applying to Lees-McRae College

Applications:

• Application deadline (U.S. residents): Rolling
• Application deadline (international students): Rolling
• Priority application deadline: N/A
• Notification of admissions: The data appears as written by the school. Aug. 1

Program website: N/A

Director of admissions: Trenton Burleson
Admissions phone: (828) 898-5241

Admissions requirements same as campus-based students’ requirements? No
Sometimes denies admittance to qualified applicants? No

Requirements:

• Accepts transfer students? Yes
• Transfer students may earn advanced standing credit? Yes
• Dual enrollment at separate college allowed? No
• Can earn degree entirely outside U.S.? No
• Application essay required? No
• High school completion requirements: Diploma or GED required
• Minimum high school GPA required: N/A
• TOEFL iBT Test required for international students? N/A
• Minimum TOEFL iBT Test score required: N/A

Academic admissions factors considered:

• Rigor of secondary school record
• Class rank
• GPA (Important)
• Recommendation(s)
• Standardized test scores
• Application essay

Non-academic admissions factors considered:

• Interview
• Talent/ability (Important)
• Geographical residence
• State residency
• Volunteer work
• Work experience (Important)
• Applicant’s interest level

Entering Class Stats

• Applicants: 220
• Applicants accepted: 181
• Applicants enrolled: 78
• Acceptance rate: 82%

Female applicants enrolled: 69
Female acceptance rate: 82.1%

Male applicants enrolled: 9
Male acceptance rate: 82.9%