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Lane College

Lane College

Jackson, TN · City · 736 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Lane College, a historic private HBCU founded in 1882 in Jackson, Tennessee, is widely recognized for its deep spiritual heritage affiliated with the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and its commitment to providing an accessible, transformative liberal arts education. The college’s strongest academic pathways include robust programs in business administration, biology (pre-med), and criminal justice, which emphasize close faculty mentorship and hands-on preparation for graduate school or immediate careers. Students thrive in a tight-knit, supportive campus culture characterized by active civic engagement, competitive NCAA Division II athletics, and the high-energy performances of the celebrated "Synergetic Sound" marching band.


Wikipedia:Lane College is a private historically black college associated with the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and located in Jackson, Tennessee. It offers associate and baccalaureate degrees in the arts and sciences.

Location
Jackson, TN, 38301-4598 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
MEM · Memphis
77 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$23,441
Avg net price
$10,904
Room & board
$7,610
Tuition
$11,790
Books & supplies
$700/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$10,904
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
18%
4-yr on-time completion
10%
1st-yr retention
44%
Transfer-out rate
32%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
21%
Transferred
33%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
45%
Median earnings (6yr)
$24,623
Median earnings (10yr)
$31,670
Median debt
$30,500
Monthly loan payment
$323
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,000$35,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$45,897
Student Body
Men 55%Women 45%
15
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
79%
First-generation
45%
Median family income
$17,096
Independent students
18%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
1%
Black
64%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
31%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$24,623
10 years after entry
$31,670
Business Administration, Management and Operations26
Sociology21
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas20
Criminal Justice and Corrections18
Communication and Media Studies14
Computer Science11
Biology, General11
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other8
Music4
History4
Chemistry3
English Language and Literature, General2
Mathematics1
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Institutional
Endowment
$9M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Arts & Sciences)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$5,344/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,788
Federal loan rate
67%

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