Lee College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Lee College’s low tuition is the surprise here: admission is still selective, with a 46% acceptance rate, so treat it as a school where your academic profile matters. Because Lee College is test-optional, you can apply without scores, but a strong SAT or ACT is worth submitting if it is a clear strength next to your grades.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Lee College facts and stats
Lee College enrolls 8,323 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Lee College has a 73% freshman retention rate, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 31:1.
Baytown, TX

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Key Lee College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
Not offered
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
April 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to Lee College, take your first test by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes so you have time to improve your score. Lee College does not list an ED, EA, or Regular Decision deadline, and the April 15 financial aid priority deadline is not a test-score cutoff.
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What you'll actually pay
Lee College is a public college with in-state tuition of $3,132 and out-of-state tuition of $3,552. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the April 15 priority deadline.

Lee College’s out-of-state tuition is $3,552, while in-state tuition is $3,132. Room and board is listed at $8,093, so students should budget beyond tuition for housing, meals, books, transportation, and personal expenses. Actual out-of-pocket cost will vary based on course load, living situation, and any grants, scholarships, or other aid a student receives.
Student life at Lee College
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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