A Top-Tier, Christ-Centered Experience
Welcome to Lee University, in scenic southeast Tennessee, where the Tennessee River carves through the Appalachian foothills. We offer well over 150 programs of study from associates to doctoral degrees, but our original focus – and still our mission more than a century later – is to create a safe but challenging environment in which our students can develop and prepare for a complex and demanding world.
Undergraduate
Pursue one of over a hundred top-tier degree programs in a Christ-centered, student-focused campus environment featuring acclaimed service learning and global perspectives programs and dynamic social and spiritual engagement events and opportunities.
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Graduate
Achieve expertise in one of our graduate level programs, guided by faculty with decades of collective professional and academic experience and advanced degrees from leading research institutions, conservatories, and seminaries.
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Online
Earn degrees designed for busy people from anywhere in the world. Our nationally ranked online programs connect you to expert, accessible, caring faculty in a supportive learning community dedicated to Christ-centered excellence, all hallmarks of the Lee experience.
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Expect Something Great
We have a phrase around Lee, Expect Something Great. We think the college experience should be much more than just academic excellence.
At Lee, we expect our students to experience transformational relationships with faculty, with other students, in campus life, and as they move into their calling.
Events
News
Doctoral Student Poster Symposium to Take Place April 30
Wei to Complete Beethoven Series Monday
Opera Scenes to Take Place April 27
School of Music to Present Masterworks Concert
Second Senior Art Showcase Opens April 22
Small Jazz Ensemble to Perform Wednesday
Lee Day Guests Win Scholarships
Wind Ensemble to Present ABA Legends Concert
Enrollment
3,700+
Majors Offered
50+
Campus Clubs
100+
NCAA DII Teams
18
Study Abroad Trips
30+
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Countries Represented
46
Campus Size
120 ac.
Amber Montgomery
Amber Montgomery graduated from Lee in 2007 with a degree in human development, with minors in psychology, Bible, and a K-8 teaching license. She is currently in her 13th year teaching elementary education at the new Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School in Cleveland. Over her 13 years of experience, she has taught Kindergarten, first, second, and fourth grade. According to Amber, it wasn't always easy to start over in a brand new school, classroom, or grade, but Lee University gave her the tools and strategies she needed to be successful no matter what grade she taught or situation she faced. “I have been blessed over the years to be named teacher of the year in both Bradley County and Cleveland City Schools, received the Golden Apple Award for excellence in teaching, and named Tennessee Tech's Mentor Teacher of the year,” said Amber. “My career and accomplishments would not be possible without Lee's knowledgeable and caring education department.”