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Lane College

Jackson, Tennessee · Private (nonprofit)

Sep 1Application deadline

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C+Value
N/ACampus
C-Academics
CAdmissions
BStudent Life
COverall

About

Lane College is located in Jackson, Tennessee. It is a private (nonprofit) institution. The university enrolls approximately 822 students.

lanecollege.edu
HBCU

Cost and aid

Cost breakdown

In-state tuition$11,790
Out-of-state tuition$11,790
Room & board$7,610
Avg aid package$10,229
Students receiving aid79%
Pell grant recipients79%

Lane College provides financial aid options through trained counselors to help students invest in their education. For residential students, tuition is approximately $9,270 per academic year, with a total cost of attendance estimated at $19,400 including fees. Non-residential students have a lower total cost of attendance, estimated at $12,490 per academic year.

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Admissions

Application info

Average GPA3.15
Student–faculty ratio17:1
Test optionalYes
Application fee$0

Application dates

Regular DecisionJun 15
PriorityMay 1

Lane College seeks students who are prepared to think more, better, and faster. While the acceptance rate is not explicitly mentioned, the college welcomes international students. Specific admission requirements such as GPA, essays, and test scores should be verified with the university.

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Academics

Graduation rate17%
Retention rate45%
Student–faculty ratio17:1
Full-time faculty100%

Lane College offers a liberal arts curriculum with associate and baccalaureate degrees in the arts and sciences. The college is organized into three schools: Business, Social and Behavioral Science; Liberal Studies and Education; and Natural and Physical Science. The student-faculty ratio and specific teaching styles are not detailed in the provided sources.

Outcomes

Median earnings (10 yrs)$31,670
Job placement rate94%
Earn more than HS grad39%
Loan default (3 yr)35%
Loan repayment (3 yr)13%

Lane College prepares graduates to be career-ready and well-equipped for the future. Alumni have achieved success in various fields, including law, civil rights activism, education, and music. The college emphasizes comprehensive, accessible, and quality learning-centered educational opportunities.

Student life

Demographics

Small School
822Student size

Compared to 5,382 national average

More maleGender ratio
Female 43%Male 57%
79% BlackRacial diversity
Black 79%Hispanic 3%White 2%Asian 0%Other 15%
Campus housingYes

Lane College offers a vibrant campus life with residential learning communities and active Greek life. Over 70 student clubs and special interest groups are available, along with band, choir, praise teams, and varsity and recreational sports. The college aims to create a family atmosphere where friendships last a lifetime.

Student reviews

Campus and vibes

Student

My overall experience at Lane College has been truly transformative. Attending a historically Black college with such a strong sense of community gave me the support and motivation I needed to grow both personally and academically. The small class sizes allowed me to build close relationships with my professors, who genuinely cared about my success and pushed me to reach my full potential.

Student

I Love being a student at Lane College. Warm embrace like a family. I am currently enrolled in Computer Science, and it has been amazing thus far. I am Christian and I love the Bible base school where I am yet learning new things. I love it here.

About Lane College

The Lane Honors Program offers a transformative learning experience centered around scholarly inquiry, academic rigor, and intellectual growth. Honors students receive educational benefits and are well-prepared for upper-division coursework and university honors programs. Honors classes may fulfill general education electives and requirements for transfer degrees.

Lane College welcomes international students and offers courses and programs leading to recognized higher education degrees. The college provides academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid, and online courses. Specific details on international student support services are not detailed in the provided sources.

Endowment$8,311,609
Avg faculty salary$66,456

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