Lees–McRae College
Former name | The Elizabeth McRae Institute (1900–1903) The Elizabeth McRae–Suzanna Lees Institute (1903–1907) The Lees–McRae Institute (1907–1931) |
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| Motto | In Montibus, Ex Montibus, Pro Montibus (Latin) |
Motto in English | In the mountains, of the mountains, for the mountains |
| Type | Private college |
| Established | 1900 |
Religious affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Endowment | $35 million |
| President | H. Lee King |
| Provost | Pam Vesely |
Academic staff | 62 full-time and 54 part-time |
| Students | 855 (fall 2022) |
| Location | , U.S. 36°09′44″N 81°52′33″W / 36.1621°N 81.8757°W |
| Campus | Rural, 400 acres (160 ha) |
| Colors | Green & gold |
| Nickname | Bobcats |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – Carolinas |
| Mascot | Wily the Bobcat |
| Website | lmc.edu |
Lees–McRae College is a private college in Banner Elk, North Carolina, affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Lees–McRae College sits in the Appalachian Mountains at 3,720 feet (1,130 m) above sea level, the highest elevation of any American college or university east of the Mississippi River. It is one of the few colleges to be named after two women, Suzanna Lees and Elizabeth McRae.