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The campus of Lane is in Jackson, Tennessee, which is a small city. Its Christian Methodist Episcopal nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Lane is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
Lane is known for its programs in science, mathematics, and security and law enforcement.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into Lane is challenging; it only admitted 36% of those who applied in 2005. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Lane has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, the school had 1,213 students enrolled (1,206 full-time equivalent). Lane has a large minority student population.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Lane offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Lane College
545 Lane Ave
Jackson, TN 38301-4598
General Phone: (731) 426-7500
Admissions Phone: (731) 426-7532
Financial Aid Phone: (731) 426-7535
http://www.lanecollege.edu
Lane awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 35 | interdisciplinary studies, sociology, history, English |
| Business And Management | 19 | business management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 16 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 16 | biology, chemistry courses |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer and info science |
| Education And Teaching | 7 | physical education teaching |
| Media | 5 | media studies |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | religion |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Lane in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 116 | 14 |
Lane is a historically black college.
In 2005, Lane had a total enrollment of 1,213 students (1,206 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 0% |
| Black | 99% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 63% |
| Michigan | 8% |
| Wisconsin | 6% |
| Georgia | 5% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Arkansas | 2% |
| Mississippi | 2% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 57 % |
Lane offers campus housing for 636 of its 1,206 (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 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,299 | 1,176 | 36% | 426 | 36% |
| Men | 1,265 | 477 | 38% | 203 | 43% |
| Women | 2,034 | 699 | 34% | 223 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 18 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 17 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 18 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (731) 426-7532
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,176 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,176 |
| Room and board | $ 4,534 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,080 |
Financial Aid:
Lane participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 349900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (731) 426-7535
Lane has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 6 | 0 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 3 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 18 | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $36,220 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $35,802 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $38,789 | 7 | $33,357 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $34,667 | 6 | $3,317 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 38 | $37,003 | 14 | $21,279 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 36 | 9 | 45 |
| Football | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Basketball | 10 | 9 | 19 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lane Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Christian Methodist Episcopal 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 NCAA athletic conference member
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