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Lee College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 22%
On-time graduation rate 44%

Located in Baytown, Texas, Lee College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Lee College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Lee College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Lee College is reported to be 44%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Lee College is 22% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Lee College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,882

Cost of attendance at Lee College in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,302

Cost of attendance at Lee College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 59 of freshman students at Lee College received on average $4,187 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,187
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 191 38% $4,504 $860,178
Other Federal Grant 277 55% $3,482 $964,428
State Grant/Scholarships 59 12% $1,789 $105,529
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 128 25% $1,455 $186,276
Total Grant & Scholarships 300 59% $4,187 $1,256,233

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lee College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lee College students is 43.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 41.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 45.8%.

43.6%

  • asian 50.0% 5 students
  • African American 43.6% 17 students
  • white 46.6% 75 students
  • unknown 28.6% 2 students
  • hispanic 41.6% 69 students
  • Mixed Race 40.0% 4 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Lee College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lee College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training