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Lane College Review

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Lane College is a small, four-year, highly residential, private not-for-profit school with 1,985 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1882 and is one of the 7 colleges located in Jackson, Tennessee.

Lane College is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU) and is also affiliated with Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.

Academic Offerings



Programs
Offered
13
At Lane College you can get your bachelor's degree.

The most popular concentrations at Lane College are Business and Management.

Student Retention
61%
Lane College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 13 degree programs including History, Mathematics, Music, and Sociology.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Students to Faculty Ratio
25 : 1
The student retention rate at Lane College is relatively low at 61% (below Tennessee average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Lane College is low: 32%.

Student to full-time faculty ratio at Lane College is reasonably decent, 25:1.

Tuition and Loans



FAFSA Code
for 2010/11
003499
If you anticipate to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the school code for Lane College is 003499. Please verify this code before using it with your FAFSA application.

Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides financial aid to eligible students. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you will need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.

Tuition and fees per year
$7,900
It is very easy to get approved for a loan at Lane College, as 80% of the school's students receive loans, and the average loan amount is about $3,100.

Average tuition prices are low, $7,200 a year. The additional fees at Lane College (not included in tuition costs) are about $700, which makes it a total of $7,900 per year.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
33%
The school accepts dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

According to recent data, 5,095 applications were submitted and 1,683 were accepted (33%); so it is quite viable to get accepted at this school.

If you want to obtain more detailed information about admission at Lane College, call the school's general information office at (731) 426-7500 or check Lane College Website.

Opportunities and Services



Videos
Available
10
Lane College offers study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Lane College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.

Lane College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,300 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity.

Crime and Safety



Safety
Grade
D+
Based on the college crime data, Lane College seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.

Learn about other colleges around Jackson. Other cities to get an education from around Lane College are Henderson, Milan, Whiteville, Selmer, and Adamsville.

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Lane College Location and Maps



Post Address: Lane College, 545 Lane Ave, Jackson, Tennessee 38301-4598, USA
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