Lane College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	1,142
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	48%
Students retention rate	56%
On-time graduation rate	24%

Located in Jackson, Tennessee, Lane College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Lane College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Lane College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Lane College is reported to be 24%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Tennessee state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Lane College is 56% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Tennessee is 70%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Lane College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2017 admitted students

48.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,790

Cost of attendance at Lane College in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,790

Cost of attendance at Lane College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Lane College received on average $9,098 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,098

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	250	85%	$5,017	$1,254,317
Other Federal Grant	251	85%	$5,538	$1,390,067
State Grant/Scholarships	102	35%	$4,522	$461,250
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	79	27%	$7,659	$605,057
Total Grant & Scholarships	270	92%	$9,098	$2,456,374

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lane College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lane College students is 24.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 19.7%.

24.1%

African American 24.5% 106 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Lane College provides the following additional services to its students

Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Lane College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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