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LeMoyne-Owen College, LOC, traces its roots to the LeMoyne Normal and Commercial School which was founded in 1862. This institute became a 4-year college in 1930, and eventually came to be known as LeMoyne College. Owen College was established in 1947 as the S. A. Owen Junior College. LOC was officially created in 1968 when LeMoyne College merged with Owen College. This historically black college is situated in Memphis, Tennessee.
LeMoyne-Owen College grants the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Business Administration degrees. These degree programs are offered through the following academic divisions:
The sports teams of LeMoyne-Owen College are nicknamed the Magicians. LOC is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Students participate in sports like baseball, basketball, golf, tennis, cross country, softball, and volleyball.
The main campus of Le Moyne Owen College is in Memphis, TN (a large city). The school is a Multiple Protestant Denomination institution. Le Moyne Owen College is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
Le Moyne Owen College students most commonly major in a field related to mathematics, music, business and management, and security and law enforcement.
The school does not accept everyone who applies.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, Le Moyne Owen College had 592 enrolled students. The school has a larger minority student population than most schools.
Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports. Le Moyne Owen College takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
More complete details are provided below.
Le Moyne Owen College
807 Walker Ave
Memphis, TN 38126-6595
General Phone: (901) 435-1500
http://www.loc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 29 | business management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 17 | criminal justice and safety |
| Liberal Arts | 15 | sociology, political science, humanities, history, English, social services |
| Education and Teaching | 11 | special ed, early childhood education, social studies teaching, science teaching, English teaching, math teaching |
| Science | 10 | biology, chemistry |
| Family and Social Work | 7 | social work |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | computer science |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Le Moyne Owen College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 100 | 21 |
Le Moyne Owen College is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Le Moyne Owen College had a total enrollment of 592 students (567 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 0% |
| Black | 99% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 83% |
| Illinois | 5% |
| Arkansas | 5% |
| Mississippi | 4% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 43 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Le Moyne Owen College offers campus housing for 144 of its 567 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Memphis, 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 | 446 | 214 | 48% | 78 | 36% |
| Men | 156 | 77 | 49% | 32 | 42% |
| Women | 290 | 137 | 47% | 46 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 12 | 18 |
| ACT Math | 14 | 17 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 18 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,298 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,298 |
| Room and board | $ 4,852 |
| Room charge | $ 2,542 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,310 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 750 |
Financial Aid:
Le Moyne Owen College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 350100)
Le Moyne Owen College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $44,000 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $50,178 | 8 | $45,369 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $48,169 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $39,045 | 4 | $41,652 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $35,730 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 7 | $31,898 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $37,113 | 17 | $37,788 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | 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 | 30 | 27 | 57 |
| Basketball | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| Baseball | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Track | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 3 | 15 | 18 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Le Moyne Owen College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Multiple Protestant Denomination affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes 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 Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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