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Lambuth University, Tennessee

Overview of Lambuth University

Students attend Lambuth University in Jackson, Tennessee, 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.

Areas of Study

Lambuth University has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in mathematics, music, business and management, and nutrition and exercise therapy.

Lambuth University Selectivity

Lambuth University is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 590.

Faculty

Lambuth University maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

There are 805 students at Lambuth University (as of 2005).

Student Life

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. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Lambuth University

Lambuth University
705 Lambuth Blvd
Jackson, TN 38301
General Phone: (731) 425-2500
Admissions Phone: (731) 425-3223
Financial Aid Phone: (731) 425-3330
http://www.lambuth.edu

Lambuth University Programs and Degrees (2005)

Lambuth University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management42accounting and management, business administration, MIS, international business, business, business and related services, managerial economics, accounting
Liberal Arts24sociology, English, political science, international studies, general studies, foreign language and literature, history
Education And Teaching17elementary school teaching, education of learning disabled, art education, music teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching, history teaching, English teaching
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy14health and fitness, sports and fitness management, health and physical education, athletic trainer
Therapy And Counseling9psychology, communication disorders
Media9media studies
Design6interior design
Science5biology, chemistry
Music5various music studies, music performance, music
Mathematics4mathematics
Family And Social Work3family and consumer science, food and related services
Art Studies2visual and performing arts
Conservation And Resource Management1environmental science
Religion And Philosophy1religion
Computer Science And Engineering0computer and info science
Drama And Performing Arts0theatre arts management

Number of programs and degrees for Lambuth University in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree14244

Student Body

In 2005, Lambuth University had a total enrollment of 805 students (781 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men47%
Women53%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White77%
Black18%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
American Indian0%
Other Races0%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1936%
20-2132%
22-2422%
25-295%
30-342%
35-391%
40-491%
50-641%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Tennessee81%
Florida6%
Texas2%
Foreign countries1%
Alabama1%
Louisiana1%
Arkansas1%
Kentucky1%
Indiana1%
Mississippi1%

Lambuth University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time61 %

Lambuth University Room and Board (2005)

Lambuth University offers campus housing for 628 of its 781 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Jackson, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.

Lambuth University Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,33386165%23427%
Men63839161%11128%
Women69547068%12326%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal480600
SAT Math500590
ACT Verbal2228
ACT Math1925
ACT Composite2126

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencerecommended
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT25%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT84%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Admissions Phone Number: (731) 425-3223

Lambuth University Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 15,400
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 15,400
Room and board$ 6,300
Room charge$ 3,000
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,300
Books and supplies$ 1,200
Other expenses$ 3,200

Financial Aid:
Lambuth University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 349800)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (731) 425-3330

Lambuth University Faculty

Lambuth University has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Assistant professorcalendar year1*2*
Instructorcalendar year1*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year2*2*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year9$45,6732*
Associate professoracademic year7$36,0829$35,222
Assistant professoracademic year10$34,8716$34,058
Instructoracademic year2*5$36,121
All faculty totalacademic year28$38,70422$35,069

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Lambuth University Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
FootballMid-South Conference
BasketballMid-South Conference
BaseballMid-South Conference
TrackMid-South Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total522577
Football30030
Baseball909
Basketball235
Track033
All Other Sports111930

Lambuth University Degree Programs (2005)

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
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science

DESIGN
Interior Design

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

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other

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

MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Music, Other

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Psychology, General

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Lambuth University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Lambuth University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Lambuth University Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in music
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Lambuth University % of degrees in music
% of degrees in mathematics
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Lambuth University % of degrees in mathematics
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Lambuth University % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Lambuth University Number of degree programs
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Lambuth University % students on athletic fin. aid
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Lambuth University Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Lambuth University % of degrees in business and management
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
United Methodist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
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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