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- School Code: 350000
- Phone: (901) 435-1000
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
81.75%FINANCIAL AID RATE
98%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
28FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$9,901Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Fine Arts and Studio Arts Degree
The Fine Arts and Studio Arts is a field of study emphasizing the professional education in the visual arts or performing arts. A Bachelor of Fine Arts differs from a Bachelor of Arts in the United States in that the primary emphasis of a BFA is a studio component versus lectures more prominent in a BA degree program at Lee University. Get more details below including other Tennessee colleges that offer fine arts and studio arts degrees.
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Lee University
807 Walker Ave, Memphis, TN
Lee University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Cleveland, TN, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Church of God affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Lee University has an annual student enrollment of approximately four thousand.
Areas of study available at Lee University include but are not limited to:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- Education
- Theology And Religious Vocations
- Communications And Journalism
- Health And Clinical Professions
Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 930 to 1220 on the SAT and within the range of 21 to 27 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to Lee University. Lee University admits about 60% of applicants yearly. Of those applicants accepted, nearly 80% of students enrolled. More information from the admissions office can be found at leeuniversity.edu.
Tuition is approximately $14,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $3,200. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.
The mascot for Lee University is the "Flames", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:
- Baseball (NAIA Division I)
- Basketball (NAIA Division I)
- Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
- Golf (NAIA Division I)
- Soccer (NAIA Division I)
Students who would like to see more about Lee University may take a look at their website at www.leeuniversity.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Fine Arts and Studio Arts Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lee University offers a bachelor's degree program in fine arts and studio arts.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 3 |
Female | 9 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 1 |
Black | 1 |
Hispanic | 1 |
White | 8 |
Unknown | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Fine Arts and Studio Arts program at Lee University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Description
Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.1% from 2014 to 2024
Artists and Related Workers, All Other
Description
All artists and related workers not listed separately.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the students Lee University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Lee University may provide services including:- Online course work available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Lee University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Gulf South Conference)
- Basketball (Gulf South Conference)
- Track and Field (Gulf South Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball