Lee University is a Christ-centered liberal arts university in Cleveland, Tennessee, known for its tight-knit community, strong music and ministry programs, and caring professors. Students often rave about chapel, small classes, and the vibrant campus life with over 100 clubs, ensembles, and service opportunities.

State

Tennessee

Student Population

3,900

Acceptance Rate

70%

GPA Range

3.0-3.5

SAT Range

1020-1240

Common Majors

Liberal Arts and Humanities, Psychology, Nursing, Business, Pastoral Counseling, Teacher Education

“As a Lee student, I love the welcoming Christian community, professors who actually know my name, and a campus where there’s always something happening—from worship nights to concerts to intramurals—plus quick trips to Chattanooga for coffee, hikes, and weekend fun.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$22,690

Conference

Gulf South Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

70.7

Avg Women's Scores

76-78

Men's Team Notes

Lee women’s golf averaged about 76–78 per player per round, with team totals typically in the low‑300s over four counting scores. The team turned in solid 36‑hole outings, posting several rounds in the 70s and competitive finishes in multi‑round tournaments.

Women's Team Notes

Lee men’s golf averaged about 282–283 per 18‑hole team round, or roughly 70–71 per player, showing elite‑level scoring for this level. The Flames posted numerous rounds in the 60s and 70s, with strong four‑man balance across multi‑round events.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Evan Spence

Women's Coach

Geandra Almeida

Men's Email

espence@leeuniversity.edu

Women's Email

galmeida@leeuniversity.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Evan Spence enters his third season as head men's golf coach at Lee University, guiding the Flames to victories like the Golfweek DII Championship and strong Gulf South finishes (3rd at Copperhead). A Lee alum, he works with volunteer assistant Haverly Spence to secure national rankings and NCAA South Regional bids from Cleveland, Tennessee.

Women's Coach Bio

Geandra Almeida is in her fourth season as head women's golf coach at Lee University after playing at Bethel (Ind.). Contactable at (423) 310-3009, she builds the Flames program in Gulf South competition, emphasizing development for conference and regional success through strong Tennessee recruiting networks.