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Lee University Men's Basketball

The Lee University men's basketball program competes in NCAA Division II (D2) as a member of the Gulf South Conference, based in Cleveland, Tennessee. The program is better funded than 90% of D2 men's basketball programs, earning an A for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 68% of D2 men's basketball programs, and the school is more affordable than 47% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
15
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Gulf South Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
4,264
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
71%
State
Tennessee
City
Cleveland
Address
1120 N Ocoee St
Staff
Bubba Smith
Men's Basketball Head Coach
(423) 614-8460·View profile
B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 68% of D2 men's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
82%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
63%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$38,082
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$43,222
C

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 47% of D2 men's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$23,040
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$23,040
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$10,110
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$20,416
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$25
A

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 90% of D2 men's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$697,185
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$147,508
Est. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Estimated average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
$14,499
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (423) 614-8000

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