Lane College is a private, four-year, historically black college located in Jackson, Tennessee, United States. It is basically a liberal arts institution. The college was established in 1882. Lane College offers bachelor’s degrees in diverse areas of study like business, history, and sociology. Lane College is organized into the following academic divisions:
Lane College’s athletics department sponsors both men’s and women’s intercollegiate sports teams. They are nicknamed as the Dragons and Lady Dragons. The sports teams participate in sports including baseball, basketball, football, cross country, and tennis. They compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and are also members of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
The campus of Lane is in Jackson, TN, 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 has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The school is known for its programs in media, science, and security and law enforcement.
Admission at Lane is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into the school is challenging; it only admitted 33% of those who applied in 2007-2008.
Lane has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, the school had 1,766 students enrolled (1,886 full-time equivalent). Lane has a large minority student population.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Lane offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Lane values student athletics, and belongs to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Lane College
545 Lane Ave
Jackson, TN 38301-4598
General Phone: (731) 426-7500
http://www.lanecollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 50 | sociology, interdisciplinary studies, English, history |
| Business And Management | 36 | business management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 27 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 26 | biology, chemistry courses |
| Media | 15 | media studies |
| Education And Teaching | 13 | physical education teaching |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for Lane in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 175 | 11 |
Lane is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Lane had a total enrollment of 1,766 students (1,886 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| (Foreign Students) | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 46% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
Lane offers campus housing for 1,250 of its 1,886 (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 | 5,095 | 1,683 | 33% | 625 | 37% |
| Men | 2,189 | 687 | 31% | 295 | 43% |
| Women | 2,906 | 996 | 34% | 330 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 18 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 18 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 19 |
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 | 97% |
| 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 | $ 7,770 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,770 |
| Room and board | $ 5,250 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,450 |
Financial Aid:
Lane participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 349900)
Lane has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 5 | 0 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 51 | 16 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $50,576 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $40,541 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 38 | $41,422 | 10 | $41,365 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $39,500 | 7 | $40,294 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 64 | $41,653 | 17 | $40,924 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 166,706 | 132,407 | 299,113 |
| Basketball | 50,738 | 112,294 | 163,032 |
| Football | 115,968 | 0 | 115,968 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 20,113 | 20,113 |
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
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lane Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Christian Methodist Episcopal 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
NCAA athletic conference member
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