Lees-McRae College: cost & net price by income
Banner Elk, North Carolina
Here's what students actually pay to attend Lees-McRae College after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $18,739 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $28,806. Published in-state tuition is $31,140. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$18,739/yr
- $30k–$48k$18,440/yr
- $48k–$75k$21,655/yr
- $75k–$110k$26,714/yr
- $110k+$28,806/yr
Lees-McRae College cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $31,140
- Out-of-state tuition
- $31,140
- Students receiving aid
- 37%
B-
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Lees-McRae College cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Lees-McRae College is about $18,739 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Lees-McRae College?
- At Lees-McRae College, published in-state tuition is $31,140 and out-of-state tuition is $31,140 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Lees-McRae College worth the cost?
- FindU gives Lees-McRae College a value grade of B- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)