Le Moyne-Owen College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6260 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1759 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1672 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #36 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #6 of 11 | In Memphis |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Multiple Protestant Denomination
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 609
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.loc.edu
Le Moyne-Owen College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Le Moyne-Owen College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 100% | 99% |
| Applicants | 451 | 141 | 310 |
| Admissions | 449 | 141 | 308 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 114 | 47 | 67 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 6 | 1 |
605 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 579 (95%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 14 (2%) |
| Hispanic | 10 (2%) |
| White | 5 (0.8%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Le Moyne-Owen College is $6,308 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $9,439 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $9,754 |
| $48-75K | $10,149 |
| $75-110K | $10,848 |
| $110K+ | $14,317 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $10,776 |
| Tuition in-state | $10,776 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $10,776 |
| Fee in-district | $1,300 |
| Fee in-state | $1,300 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,300 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 384 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $6,100 |
| Room charge | $3,600 |
| Meal charge | $2,500 |
Le Moyne-Owen College majors
Le Moyne-Owen College has granted 118 bachelor's degrees across 15 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Le Moyne-Owen College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 36 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 19 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 17 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 14 | |
| Social Work | 8 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |
| Computer Science | 4 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 3 | |
| General Studies | 3 | |
| Information Technology | 3 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | |
| Sociology, General | 2 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Education, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 3 | 118 |
Le Moyne-Owen College has a graduation rate of 18%, which is among the 4% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 18% | 11% | 21% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Le Moyne-Owen College has published 79 scientific papers with 872 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Biochemistry, Genetics, Organic Chemistry, Computer Science, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 3 |
| 1992 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 6 |
| 1998 | 3 | 17 |
| 1999 | 0 | 15 |
| 2000 | 2 | 16 |
| 2001 | 2 | 28 |
| 2002 | 0 | 18 |
| 2003 | 0 | 19 |
| 2004 | 0 | 11 |
| 2005 | 0 | 15 |
| 2006 | 3 | 17 |
| 2007 | 2 | 11 |
| 2008 | 1 | 14 |
| 2009 | 2 | 23 |
| 2010 | 3 | 23 |
| 2011 | 4 | 17 |
| 2012 | 2 | 20 |
| 2013 | 5 | 30 |
| 2014 | 5 | 42 |
| 2015 | 4 | 48 |
| 2016 | 3 | 54 |
| 2017 | 1 | 56 |
| 2018 | 5 | 72 |
| 2019 | 5 | 43 |
| 2020 | 3 | 47 |
| 2021 | 1 | 54 |
| 2022 | 1 | 59 |
Notable alumni
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Marion Barry
- Occupations
- human rights activistpolitician
- Biography
-
Marion Shepilov Barry was an American politician who served as mayor of the District of Columbia from 1979 to 1991 and 1995 to 1999. A Democrat, Barry had served three tenures on the Council of the District of Columbia, representing as an at-large member from 1975 to 1979, in Ward 8 from 1993 to 1995, and again from 2005 to 2014.
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David Porter
- Occupations
- pianistsongwritersingermusicianrecord producer
- Biography
-
David Porter is an American record producer, songwriter, singer, entrepreneur and philanthropist.
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W. W. Herenton
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Willie Wilbert Herenton is an American politician from Memphis, Tennessee. He was elected as the first elected African-American Mayor of Memphis, Tennessee. He was elected to five consecutive terms and abruptly quit the position mid-way through his fifth term in 2009.
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Benjamin Hooks
- Enrolled in Le Moyne-Owen College
- Studied in 1941-1943
- Occupations
- judgelawyercivil rights advocateprofessorBaptist minister
- Biography
-
Benjamin Lawson Hooks was an American civil rights leader and government official. A Baptist minister and practicing attorney, he served as executive director of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) from 1977 to 1992.
General info
| Alternative names | LOC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1968 |
| Motto | Gubernatio. Opportunitas. Inclino. Leadership. Opportunity. Change. |
| Colors | purple, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 149 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 807 Walker Ave Memphis, Tennessee, 38126-6595 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 633,000 |
| Phone | 9014351000 |