Lane College (LC)

Black Pinpoint 545 Lane Avenue | Jackson, TN | 38301

01. Overview

What the school is known for:

Lane College is devoted to fostering the future of the whole studentand one way they do so is with the Lane Institute. This student-centered resource acts as an addendum to courses and provides academic advising, extracurricular activities, and one-on-one support for incoming students during their first 60 hours of general education classes.

Lane College undergrads are set up for success from the get-go, with no application deadlines, scholarship funding provided to 96% of need-based students, and a small 17:1 student to teacher classroom environment that focuses on each individual.

Lane College offers associate and bachelors degrees as well as career-training certifications in three divisions, all with a goal of job placement upon completion. Areas of focus include Business, Social and Behavioral Sciences; Liberal Studies and Education; and Natural and Physical Sciences. Educational tracks range from sociology and music to religion and mathematics.

Lane College recognizes that students benefit from diverse learning environments, especially ones that are tailored to each students field of study. On-campus specialty academic centers include the Writing Center, with staff able to support students on writing assignments; the STEM center, a lab where technology is paramount and student mentors and staff are available to assist with coursework; and the Mass Communication Building with multimedia equipment for use, including audio and editing programs, video and DSLR cameras, and fully functioning television and radio studios.

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
5,311
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Acceptance Rate
50%
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Average HS GPA
2.56

SAT & ACT Test Scores

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
14 - 16

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Testing Policies

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
Recommendation(s)

Non-Academic

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First Generation

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$9,000
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,300
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$1,400
Approximate Expenses per year
$11,700

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
19 : 1
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Total Faculty
75
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Terminal Degree
42

Gender

Men
44
Minority
43
Women
31
International
5

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's

06. Student Body

Gender

47% female53% male

Out of State

40% are out
of state
60% are
in-state

Students

96% are
full time
4% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,427
Foreign Countries Represented
1

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.10%
Asian
0.21%
Black
89.51%
Hispanic
0.21%
Caucasian
0.41%
Unknown
8.13%
International
0.10%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

Students
64%
First-Year Students
87%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Help finding off-campus housing
No

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Evelyn Brown
Director of Admissions
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Office of Admissions 545 Lane Avenue Jackson, TN 38301
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731-426-7532

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

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7314267532

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Academic Year
Times:
9 AM-4PM
Average Length:
Varies

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
 

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
varies

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Municipal bus Passenger bus (station approx. 3 miles from campus) Passenger train, Memphis, TN (85 miles) Nearest airport, Memphis, TN (85 miles)


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

From Memphis Take I-40 East to Jackson, TN Exit at 82-A (Highland Avenue South) Proceed south on N. Highland Avenue approximately 3.5 miles (through 9 traffic lights) to Lane Avenue Turn left onto Lane Avenue and proceed to the campus Immediately after crossing the railroad track, turn left onto the campus on Merry Lane, then turn right onto Simon Haley Dr. From Nashville Take I-40 West to Jackson, TN Exit at 82-A (Highland Avenue South) Proceed south on Highland Avenue approximately 3.5 miles (through 9 traffic lights) to Lane Avenue Turn left onto Lane Avenue and proceed to the campus Immediately after crossing the railroad track turn left onto the campus on Merry Lane, then turn right onto Simon Haley Dr. From I-155 Dyersburg, TN Take Highway 412 and proceed approximately 50 miles south to Jackson, TN Turn left onto N. Parkway and proceed (through 2 traffic lights) to N. Highland (3rd light) Turn right at the 3rd light onto N. Highland and proceed approximately 2 miles (through 4 traffic lights) to Lane Avenue Turn left onto Lane Avenue and proceed to the campus Immediately after crossing the railroad track turn left onto the campus on Merry Lane, then turn right onto Simon Haley Dr. From Highways 18 and 45 South Turn left onto Highway 45 S. (if on Highway 18) Proceed north on Highway 45 S. (turns into N. Highland) approximately 5 miles (through 12 traffic lights) Turn right onto Lane Avenue and proceed to the campus Immediately after crossing the railroad track turn left onto the campus on Merry Lane, then turn right onto Simon Haley Dr. From Highway 45 N Bypass Proceed south on Highway 45 Bypass to N. Parkway Turn left on N. Parkway and proceed approximately 2 miles to N. Highland Turn right on N. Highland and proceed approximately 2 miles (through 4 traffic lights) to Lane Avenue Turn right onto Lane Avenue and proceed to the campus Immediately after crossing the railroad track turn left onto the campus on Merry Lane, then turn right onto Simon Haley Dr.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Lodging is available at more than 20 national and local motels; features include free local call, cable TV/HBO,complimentary breakfast, in-room refrigerator and microwave available, fitness center, and swimming pool. Most major credit cards accepted. Wide variety of restaurants and fast food outlets available, some within walking distance.


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division II

Men's Sports (Dragons)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Tennis
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Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Lady Dragons)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Softball
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Tennis
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Dorms Coed
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
21
Number of Honor Societies
6
Number of Social Sororities
4
Number of Religious Organizations
4
Join a fraternity
1%
Join a sorority
2%

12. Student Services

Health

Military

Army ROTC Offered on-campus

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description DELL, Microwarehouse

13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateMar 1

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$13,759
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$13,527
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,568

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships
06 - Need-Based United Negro College Fund

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Career Services

01 - Alumni Services
02 - Classes
03 - Interest Inventory
04 - Internships

Opportunities at School

01 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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03 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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04 EDUCATION.

  • Biology Teacher Education.
  • Business Teacher Education.
  • Chemistry Teacher Education.
  • Computer Teacher Education.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
  • Physics Teacher Education.
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
  • Secondary Education and Teaching.
  • Social Studies Teacher Education.
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05 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • English Language and Literature, General.
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07 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
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09 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Mathematics, General.
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10 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.

  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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11 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.

  • Religion/Religious Studies.
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12 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
  • Physics, General.

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