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
Chorale to Perform Fall Concert Thursday
Martinez Art Exhibition to Open Soon
Alpha Gamma Chi Embarks on a World Record Attempt
Wind Ensemble to Present Fall Concert
Dorm Wars to Take Place Oct. 2
Full Effect Wins International Contest
Freake Receives U.S. Forest Service Funding
Lee to Host McNair-Ledford Research Symposium
Enrollment
3,500+
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.
Abigail Blackmon Grauberger
Abigail Blackmon Grauberger graduated with a degree in music education with a vocal emphasis in 2016. She is currently an elementary music teacher at Chestnut Grove Elementary School in Decatur, Alabama, and is earning her masters in music education through Lee University. “Lee prepared me to be adaptable and compassionate, especially as a music educator,” said Abigail. “Being in Lee’s music education program helped me understand what being a life-long learner means and the impact I can have on my students through the joy of music. I grateful for my amazing mentors for always being there to help shape and mold me so I can be the best for my current students.”