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Students attend Lon Morris College in Jacksonville, Texas, 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.
Applicants to Lon Morris College appreciate its open admissions policy.
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 399 students at the school (as of 2005).
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
http://www.lonmorris.edu
Lon Morris College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 64 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Fine Arts | 12 | fine arts studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Lon Morris College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 76 | 2 |
In 2005, Lon Morris College had a total enrollment of 399 students (363 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 91% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 10 % |
Lon Morris College offers campus housing for 316 of its 363 (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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,400 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,400 |
| Room and board | $ 5,600 |
| Room charge | $ 2,600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 580 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,520 |
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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $37,333 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $31,333 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $42,233 | 8 | $35,125 |
*: 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 | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $34,950 | 4 | $38,207 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $36,899 | 4 | $32,938 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $34,038 | 10 | $34,904 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 66 | 57 | 123 |
| Baseball | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| Basketball | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 19 | 44 | 63 |
(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 6% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling 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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