Racial Demographics & Diversity
Racial Diversity
A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Lane College are almost exclusively Black with a small White population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 99% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Lane College is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
1%
|
| Black |
97%
|
| Hispanic |
0%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
There are 15% more male students than female students enrolled at Lane College with a gender ratio of 53% men to 47% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Lane College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
53%
|
| Women |
47%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
560
|
| Women |
487
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
Lane College serves a low number of students outside of Tennessee, with 60 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
60%
|
| Out of State |
39%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
89% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Undergrad Student Population
Enrollment
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 11% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=220598 IPEDS survey data for Lane College.