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Lee University, “a campus where Christ is king,” is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and affiliated with the Church of God. This “private Christian, liberal arts institution dedicated to integrating students into the world with strong morals and knowledge” is “a university devoted to seeing and appreciating the world through a Christian lens,” according to one history major. Religion is key here, and “Lee aims to incorporate faith and education in order to prepare students to serve God in their future career.” When it comes to the professors, students say “professors at Lee are so knowledgeable, passionate about their subjects, and approachable. They genuinely care about their students, and are like spiritual fathers on the campus to us.” “Academically I have been challenged to think outside of the box,” says one anthropology major, but one student laments that “most [professors] are completely dependent on book material and never stray from it. Please give me an education worth more than a $1.25 late fee from the library.” While professors earn praise on the whole, some students would like to see “more action on part of the administration.” With a strong community component, both on campus and in the surrounding area, “Lee also encourages active engaging with the world, through requiring eighty service hours and at least two weeks in a foreign country.” One accounting major sums up the school this way: “Lee is about Jesus and [the] liberal arts.”

Student Body

The typical Lee student is “religious” and “very friendly in the Southern tradition,” and the “small class sizes and various clubs facilitate making friends easily.” Most Lee students describe their peers as those who were “raised in a Christian home [and] who came to Lee for a Christian education.” While some see the atmosphere on campus as all-inclusive, with students who fall outside of the “White, Southern, Church of God” norm welcomed into the fold, others say that this majority is “not very welcoming to people who think differently than them, which is unfortunate.” Lee University has a “conservative reputation,” but one English major notes, “The school has become more liberal.” There are “students from several countries and continents” and “many groups where students can find a niche” such as “social clubs, music groups, and academic clubs.”

Campus Life

Life on campus often revolves around the “multitude of social events sponsored by the Greek clubs on campus as well as several events throughout the year organized by the Student Life Counsel,” and “theological debates are common among some crowds.” When Lee students want to explore off campus, “hanging out in Chattanooga (thirty minutes south of campus) is also popular because there are lots of shopping and dining options as well as other fun things to do around downtown.” Outdoor activities are popular. There is “lots of hiking,” and “a lot of people will go hiking or swimming because there is a lot of natural beauty around and the mountains and the Ocoee river are right in our backyard.” Most students don’t seem to mind the school’s firm policies but note that some “people think that they can be too strict with certain things that should not be mandatory like chapel.” One student studying discipleship points out, “Even though it’s a “Christian” school, there is obviously still partying and whatnot, but none of it seems to be dangerous. If partying is your thing (although its not encouraged by the school) you can still pretty freely do so.”

Contact & Visit

Campus Visits Contact

Contact
Melissa Hill
Campus Visit Coordinator

Address
Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 3450
Cleveland, TN 37320-3450

Phone
423-614-8500

Email
mhill@leeuniversity.edu

Experience College Life

Most Popular Places On Campus
Paul Conn Student Union-Bookstore, Chick-fil-a, Starbucks
Conn Center-Home of Chapels, Concerts, etc.
Dixon Center plays, recitals, community events
De Vos Recreaction Center
Dunkin Donuts, Einstein Bros., Subway
The many green space areas of campus are also very popular spots for students.

Most Popular Places Off Campus
Ocoee River and Cherokee National Forest
Hamilton Place Mall
Chattanooga Events
Museum Center at 5 Points
Riverwalk and Aquarium

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center
varies
varies
423-614-8500

Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 9:00am, 10:00am, 1:30pm, and 2;30pm
Average Length: 1 hour

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews
Yes

Information Sessions
Available

Times
year round

Faculty and Coach Visits

Dates/Times Available
Year-round

Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Advance Notice
1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@leeuniversity.edu

Class Visits

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year

Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available

Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Limitations
Limited Spaces

Transportation

Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Lee University is located in Cleveland, Tennessee, which is approximately 25 miles north of the Chattanooga Airport (CHA). The airport does not provide Transportation to Cleveland. However, the school does provide a shuttle service upon request. You must let us know the date, time of arrival, airline name, and flight number. You can request pick-up by emailing this information to the Admissions Office at admissions@leeuniversity.edu. If arriving via Atlanta International Airport or Nashville, you can take Groome Shuttle, a two-hour van ride from either airport to Chattanooga. You can make reservations at http://chattanooga.groometransportation.com/, or by calling them at 423-954-1400 or 800-896-9928. Upon notice to our office, we will pick you up at the Groome headquarters in Chattanooga. We do not provide direct pick-up at the Atlanta, Nashville, or Knoxville Airports.

Driving Instructions to Campus
TRAVELING DOWN I-75 FROM THE NORTH Take I-75 South Exit off the interstate at Exit 25. From the exit ramp turn right and proceed under overpass. Continue on this street until you come to the 6th traffic light. You will turn right onto Ocoee Street. Lee University will be about one mile on your left. The Admissions office is the Victorian House on the left just past the chapel at the corner of Ocoee and 11th St. Parking is at the rear of the building. TRAVELING UP I-75 FROM THE SOUTH Take I-75 North Exit off the interstate at Exit 25. From the exit ramp turn left. Continue on this street until you come to the 6th traffic light. You will turn right onto Ocoee Street. Lee University will be about one mile on your left. The Admissions office is the Victorian House on the left just past the chapel at the corner of Ocoee and 11th St. Parking is at the rear of the building. DIRECTIONS TO LEE FROM DALTON PIKE Take I-75 North Exit (Dalton/Rocky Face) Stay straight through the yield sign at the end of the exit ramp. Turn left onto GA Hwy 71. Stay straight on Dalton Pike until you reach the By-Pass APD40. This turns into Hwy 60. Stay on the by-pass until you come to Ocoee Street. Turn left onto Ocoee Street. Lee University will be about one mile on your left. The Admissions office is the Victorian House on the left just past the chapel at the corner of Ocoee and 11th St. Parking is at the rear of the building.

Local Accommodations
See list at: https://www.leeuniversity.edu/admissions/area-hotels/

Admissions

Applicants: 2,150
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Average HS GPA: 3.67





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