Campus Vibe
Tight-knitUrbanHBCU
Known for business — close-knit campus
Le Moyne-Owen College is a private urban institution in Memphis, Tennessee. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 571 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
25% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $35,594 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $8,992.
Established
1968
Motto
"Gubernatio. Opportunitas. Inclino."
Mascot
The Magicians
Type
Private, HBCU
Conference
Division III level of the NCAA
Division
Division II
97%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
571Students
9:1Student:Faculty
25%Grad Rate
$35,594Earnings 10yr
$8,992Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate97.2%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$12,076
Room & Board$6,100
Books & Supplies$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance$19,270
Average Net Price$8,992
Median Debt at Graduation$28,070
Monthly Payment (10yr)$298
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$8,457
$30–48K$9,131
$48–75K$9,198
$75–110K$9,342
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$8,992
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
3800.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (26)
Student Body
Undergrads
571
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
49%
Pell Grant Recipients
71%
Race & Ethnicity
White 1%
Black 95%
Hispanic 1%
Int'l 4%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate24.7%
Freshman Retention60.0%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$25,992
8 Years$32,112
10 Years$35,594
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$29,500
Men
$31,900
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Magicians
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
103Above Average
Estimated from TN state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Nashvillepop. 690K
196 mi(340 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
243 mi(421 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
335 mi(581 min)