Le Moyne-Owen College
Originally opened in 1862 as a school for freedman and runaway slaves, Le Moyne-Owen College is a liberal arts institution and the only Historically Black College in Memphis. LOC is home to five academic divisions offering 23 majors including Urban Leadership and Social Justice. Its Accelerated Studies program provides adult and professional students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree through comprehensive once-a-week classes. In addition, the Computer Science and Criminal Justice programs both work with the LOC Center for Cyber Defense to offer a cyber defense concentration.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Multiple Protestant Denomination
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | April 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
79%
Submitting ACT
11%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 15
Average SAT Composite: 893
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
609
Total Number of Undergrads
609
Classroom Sizes
0
100
3%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
15%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $12,076 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $12,076 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $6,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1250 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
51%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
77%
Average Aid Per Year
$11,930
77%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,321
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,576
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
65%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,502
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,250
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$231
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
35
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
13%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Magicians
School Colors
purple and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$30,200
What Students Are Saying
LOC is a small college, but big on education. Itâ??s like nothing that I have ever experienced, very unique. I love the staff, the environment, and the learning process.
Sierra from Memphis, TN
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