Le Moyne-Owen College

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

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	384
Religious affiliation	Protestant
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	98%
Students retention rate	53%
On-time graduation rate	18%

Located in Memphis, Tennessee, Le Moyne-Owen 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.

The acceptance rate of 98% indicates that Le Moyne-Owen College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Le Moyne-Owen 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Le Moyne-Owen College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Le Moyne-Owen College is reported to be 18%, 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 Le Moyne-Owen College is 53% , 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 Le Moyne-Owen 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
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

97.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,076

Cost of attendance at Le Moyne-Owen 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

$12,076

Cost of attendance at Le Moyne-Owen 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, 100 of freshman students at Le Moyne-Owen College received on average $11,209 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.

$11,209

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	54	98%	$5,163	$278,787
Other Federal Grant	55	100%	$6,784	$373,097
State Grant/Scholarships	29	53%	$3,672	$106,500
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	21	38%	$6,518	$136,877
Total Grant & Scholarships	55	100%	$11,209	$616,474

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Le Moyne-Owen 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 Le Moyne-Owen College students is 18.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 22.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 11.8%.

18.3%

African American 18.4% 32 students

Sport Conferences

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

Le Moyne-Owen College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Le Moyne-Owen 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

Weekend/evening classes
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

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

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