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Students attend Lambuth University in Jackson, TN, a small city. The school is proud of its United Methodist status. Lambuth University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Lambuth University has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in media, mathematics, art studies, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Lambuth University is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 570.
Lambuth University maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 751 students at Lambuth University (as of 2007).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Lambuth University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Lambuth University values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-South Conference and TranSouth Athletic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Lambuth University
705 Lambuth Boulevard
Jackson, TN 38301
General Phone: (731) 425-2500
http://www.lambuth.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 40 | sociology, English, political science, history, foreign language and literature, international studies, general studies |
| Business And Management | 21 | accounting and management, business administration, fashion merchandising, business and related services, MIS, business, managerial economics, accounting, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 21 | health and fitness, sports and fitness management, health and physical education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 18 | psychology, communication disorders |
| Media | 11 | media studies, public relations and advertising |
| Education And Teaching | 11 | elementary school teaching, music teaching, special ed, art education, physical education teaching, math teaching, education of learning disabled, history teaching, ... |
| Science | 7 | biology, chemistry |
| Art Studies | 5 | visual and performing arts |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Design | 4 | interior design |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | religion, philosophy and religious studies |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | family and consumer science, food and related services |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Music | 1 | music performance, various music studies, music |
| Fine Arts | 1 | art history and criticism |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer and info science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | theatre arts management |
Number of programs and degrees for Lambuth University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 153 | 49 |
In 2007, Lambuth University had a total enrollment of 751 students (724 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 55% |
| Women | 45% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 38% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 78% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Mississippi | 3% |
| Hawaii | 3% |
| Alabama | 3% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
Lambuth University offers campus housing for 611 of its 724 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Jackson, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 826 | 407 | 49% | 172 | 42% |
| Men | 435 | 212 | 49% | 95 | 45% |
| Women | 391 | 195 | 50% | 77 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 22% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,400 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,400 |
| Room and board | $ 7,160 |
| Room charge | $ 3,410 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,750 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,240 |
Financial Aid:
Lambuth University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 349800)
Lambuth University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 10 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $53,450 | 3 | $41,292 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $41,492 | 8 | $40,150 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $40,606 | 5 | $39,820 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $37,756 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $44,212 | 19 | $39,866 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-South Conference |
| Basketball | TranSouth Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | TranSouth Athletic Conference |
| Track | TranSouth Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 207 | 83 | 290 |
| Football | 118 | 0 | 118 |
| Baseball | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| Basketball | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| Track | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 35 | 66 | 101 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Business/Management
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Fashion Merchandising
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
History, General
International/Global Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Music, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lambuth University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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