Lane College

Overview

Enrollment

1,010

Lane College overview
Location	Jackson, Tennessee
Online	lanecollege.edu
School Type	Private 4 Year
Setting	Small City
Religious Affiliation	Christian Methodist Episcopal

Lane College overview
Size	Small
Status	Non-profit
On Campus Housing	Yes
Level of Study	Undergrad

Lane College, founded in 1882 and affiliated with the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, is a private historically black college located in Jackson, Tennessee, approximately 85 miles northeast of Memphis. Lane's intimate campus exudes a traditional character, featuring facilities that support its commitment to providing a liberal arts education. The college offers a variety of undergraduate degrees with notable programs in business, sociology, and pre-professional disciplines within the Division of Business, Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Division of Liberal Arts and Education. Lane College is characteristically less selective, allowing for a diverse and inclusive student body. Residential life is an integral part of the Lane experience, with student housing available on campus. Lane takes pride in its Dragon athletic teams, particularly when it comes to their performance in football within the NCAA Division II Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

954 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 56 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $9,270 plus fees of $2,520.

Lane College is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
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