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Le Moyne-Owen College

Memphis, Tennessee 38126-6595

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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
Division
Division II

Plan Your Visit

97%Acceptance
SAT Avg
571Students
9:1Student:Faculty
25%Grad Rate
$35,594Earnings 10yr
$8,992Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate97.2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

38.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

1.3%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (26)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

60%

Below Average

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
10 Years$35,594

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Magicians

Intercollegiate baseballIntercollegiate softballVolleyball wasBasketballDivision iii

History & Fun Facts

  • This was one of more than ten schools founded by the AMA, an integrated organization led by black and white Congregational, Methodist and Presbyterian ministers.
  • The school was established soon after the occupation of Memphis by Federal troops during the Civil War; they were based at Camp Shiloh outside the city limits to the south.
  • First known as Lincoln Chapel, the school relocated into Memphis proper in 1863 from south of the city.
  • In 1866 it was destroyed during white race riots that broke out following the withdrawal of federal troops.
  • Francis Julius LeMoyne ca 1860 The school was rebuilt, and in 1867 it reopened with 150 students and six teachers.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MEM Memphis6 mi
BNA Nashville201 mi
BHM Birmingham216 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1135 mi · ~32h 47m drive
New York, NY953 mi · ~27h 32m drive
Hartford, CT1043 mi · ~30h 8m drive
Providence, RI1106 mi · ~31h 57m drive
Albany, NY1016 mi · ~29h 21m drive
Syracuse, NY923 mi · ~26h 40m drive
Rochester, NY865 mi · ~24h 59m drive
Buffalo, NY803 mi · ~23h 12m drive
Philadelphia, PA879 mi · ~25h 24m drive
Pittsburgh, PA659 mi · ~19h 2m drive
Harrisburg, PA801 mi · ~23h 8m drive
Newark, NJ946 mi · ~27h 20m drive
Washington, DC763 mi · ~22h 3m drive
Baltimore, MD792 mi · ~22h 53m drive
Atlanta, GA335 mi · ~9h 41m drive
Charlotte, NC519 mi · ~15h drive
Raleigh, NC643 mi · ~18h 35m drive
Miami, FL872 mi · ~25h 11m drive
Orlando, FL681 mi · ~19h 40m drive
Tampa, FL666 mi · ~19h 14m drive
Nashville, TN196 mi · ~5h 40m drive
New Orleans, LA357 mi · ~10h 19m drive
Richmond, VA720 mi · ~20h 48m drive
Chicago, IL485 mi · ~14h 1m drive
Detroit, MI624 mi · ~18h 2m drive
Minneapolis, MN702 mi · ~20h 17m drive
St. Louis, MO243 mi · ~7h 1m drive
Kansas City, MO372 mi · ~10h 45m drive
Indianapolis, IN385 mi · ~11h 7m drive
Columbus, OH510 mi · ~14h 44m drive
Cleveland, OH631 mi · ~18h 14m drive
Milwaukee, WI559 mi · ~16h 9m drive
Dallas, TX420 mi · ~12h 8m drive
Houston, TX483 mi · ~13h 57m drive
Austin, TX559 mi · ~16h 9m drive
San Antonio, TX631 mi · ~18h 14m drive
Los Angeles, CA1601 mi · ~46h 15m drive
San Francisco, CA1800 mi · ~52h drive
San Diego, CA1559 mi · ~45h 2m drive
Seattle, WA1865 mi · ~53h 53m drive
Portland, OR1848 mi · ~53h 23m drive
Denver, CO879 mi · ~25h 24m drive
Phoenix, AZ1261 mi · ~36h 26m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1249 mi · ~36h 5m drive
Honolulu, HI4161 mi · ~120h 12m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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