Lee College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and earns state support through a student contact hour formula authorized by the Texas Legislature.
Local support comes from property taxes.
The college service area includes portion of Northeast Harris County, Liberty and Chambers Counties. This prison-based program is the largest program of its kind in the United States and enrolls approximately 1,400 students per semester. The College is committed to the personal growth of its students as well as to the socio-economic development of the communities it serves. Likewise, Lee College provides an environment in which its faculty, staff and administrators can participate in college governance and professional development activities. The College is committed to offering competitive salaries and full range of benefits for faculty and staff.