
Lees-McRae College has shown a significant increase in its overall acceptance rate, which jumped to 81% for the application year 2023, up from 61% in 2022. The number of applicants has remained relatively stable, with 1,787 applicants in 2023 compared to 1,733 in 2022. Historical trends indicate a fluctuation in acceptance rates, with figures such as 59% for 2021 and 73% for 2020, highlighting an upward trend in the past year. Prior to this increase, the acceptance rates varied from 55% in 2019 to 67% in 2015, indicating that the current rate represents a notable shift in the college's admissions landscape.