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Students attend Lon Morris College in Jacksonville, TX, a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is proud of its United Methodist status. Lon Morris College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
Lon Morris College has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The school is known for its programs in fine arts and liberal arts.
Lon Morris College is selective and does not offer open admission.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Lon Morris College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 395 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).
Lon Morris College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Lon Morris College offers students meal plans. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Mission of Lon Morris College is to offer a quality liberal arts education within a Christian community that allows the whole person to develop and mature."
More complete details are provided below.
Lon Morris College
800 College Ave
Jacksonville, TX 75766-0800
General Phone: (903) 589-4000
http://www.lonmorris.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 56 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Fine Arts | 8 | fine arts studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Lon Morris College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 64 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Lon Morris College had a total enrollment of 395 students (360 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 72% |
| Part-Time | 28% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 63% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 4% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 86% |
| (International Students) | 6% |
| Puerto Rico | 3% |
| Louisiana | 2% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 46 % |
Lon Morris College offers campus housing for 352 of its 360 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Jacksonville, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas 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 | 385 | 251 | 65% | 211 | 84% |
| Men | 201 | 123 | 61% | 88 | 72% |
| Women | 184 | 128 | 70% | 123 | 96% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| 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 | $ 13,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,500 |
| Room and board | $ 6,130 |
| Room charge | $ 2,800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,330 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,051 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,819 |
Financial Aid:
Lon Morris College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 358500)
Lon Morris 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $39,400 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $29,250 | 7 | $35,100 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $39,733 | 5 | $37,760 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $35,875 | 4 | $36,450 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 4 | $31,300 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 7 | $37,529 | 13 | $35,369 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 62 | 63 | 125 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 26 | 51 | 77 |
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lon Morris College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling 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
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