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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.
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 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.
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 805 students at Lambuth University (as of 2005).
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 42 | accounting and management, business administration, MIS, international business, business, business and related services, managerial economics, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 24 | sociology, English, political science, international studies, general studies, foreign language and literature, history |
| Education And Teaching | 17 | elementary school teaching, education of learning disabled, art education, music teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching, history teaching, English teaching |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 14 | health and fitness, sports and fitness management, health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Therapy And Counseling | 9 | psychology, communication disorders |
| Media | 9 | media studies |
| Design | 6 | interior design |
| Science | 5 | biology, chemistry |
| Music | 5 | various music studies, music performance, music |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | family and consumer science, food and related services |
| Art Studies | 2 | visual and performing arts |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | religion |
| 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 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 142 | 44 |
In 2005, Lambuth University had a total enrollment of 805 students (781 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 81% |
| Florida | 6% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,333 | 861 | 65% | 234 | 27% |
| Men | 638 | 391 | 61% | 111 | 28% |
| Women | 695 | 470 | 68% | 123 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
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 | 25% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 84% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (731) 425-3223
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $45,673 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $36,082 | 9 | $35,222 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $34,871 | 6 | $34,058 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $36,121 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 28 | $38,704 | 22 | $35,069 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-South Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-South Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-South Conference |
| Track | Mid-South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 52 | 25 | 77 |
| Football | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Baseball | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Basketball | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Track | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 19 | 30 |
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lambuth University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
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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