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PrivateUrbanHBCU

Lane College

Jackson, Tennessee 38301-4598

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Small & IntimateUrbanPrivateHBCU

Known for business — close-knit campus

Lane College is a private urban institution in Jackson, Tennessee. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 822 undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

17% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $31,670 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,494.

Established
1882
Motto
Esse, Non Videri
Type
Private historically black college
Conference
Division II of the NCAA
Division
Division II

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SAT Avg
822Students
17:1Student:Faculty
17%Grad Rate
$31,670Earnings 10yr
$14,494Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Lane College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$11,790
Room & Board$7,610
Books & Supplies$700
Total Cost of Attendance$23,608
Average Net Price$14,494
Median Debt at Graduation$30,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$323

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,494

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,494

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

39.8%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (21)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
822
Gender Split
43% / 57%
Women / Men
First Generation
45%
Pell Grant Recipients
79%

Race & Ethnicity

White 2%
Black 79%
Hispanic 3%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate17.0%
Freshman Retention45.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$24,623
8 Years$28,085
10 Years$31,670

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$25,800
Men
$28,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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