What division is Lees-McRae?

Lees-McRae competes at the NCAA Division II level in the Conference Carolinas (CC).

What GPA do you need for Lees-McRae?

The average GPA at Lees-McRae is 3.5. This is a highly selective academic program.

How big is Lees-McRae?

Lees-McRae has an enrollment of approximately 991 students in a rural setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Lees-McRae?

Lees-McRae has an acceptance rate of 77%.

How do I get recruited to play at Lees-McRae?

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Lees-McRae

Banner Elk, NCD-IIConference Carolinas (CC)

Updated July 13, 2026

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NCAA Division II

Division

991

Enrollment

3.5

Avg GPA

77%

Acceptance

69%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.5+ GPA bar.

Lees-McRae is a NCAA Division II program in the Conference Carolinas (CC), located in Banner Elk, NC. We map basketball, track & field, and flag football at Lees-McRae, with Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions and coaching staff and roster history for basketball, track & field, and flag football.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.5

Acceptance

77%

Student:Faculty

11:1

Retention

69%

Campus & Location

Setting

Rural

Climate

Moderate

Median Earnings

$41,599

Coaching Staff65 coaches across basketball, track & field, and flag football

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About Lees-McRae Athletics

Lees-McRae is a NCAA Division II athletic program located in Banner Elk, NC, competing in the Conference Carolinas (CC). With an enrollment of 991 students, Lees-McRae offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map coaching staff and roster history for basketball, track & field, and flag football at Lees-McRae, visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Lees-McRae is 3.5.

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