School Description
Provided by Le Moyne-Owen CollegeVision: To be an exemplary historically black college providing excellent liberal arts education that transforms urban students, institutions and communities.
Mission: LeMoyne-Owen College provides a transformative experience educating students for urban-focused leadership, scholarship, service and professional careers.
Proud Students
Purpose Statement: The LeMoyne-Owen College strives to . . .
- provide an exciting and challenging academic and intellectual atmosphere and culture in which to teach and learn.
- promote the spiritual and moral development of each student.
- encourage the spirit of generosity and reinvestment in LOC with graduates giving time, talent and financial resources.
- prepare students to be able to thrive in a diverse community.
- open new vistas of what is possible in the lives of all students by providing educational opportunities to those for whom these may not be readily available, especially the disadvantaged.
- foster self-sufficiency, self confidence and positive attitudes among our students.
- render high-quality service to all our constituents - students, faculty, staff, alumni, and all other supporters.
- produce highly qualified and sought-after graduates.
- become a resource to address social and economic issues of the community.
- contribute to the preservation of African American culture
Le Moyne-Owen College
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaLeMoyne-Owen College is a fully accredited, four-year private historically black college located in Memphis, Tennessee, affiliated with the United Church of Christ. It was founded in 1862 to provide freedmen an education.
It sponsors athletic teams that participate in the NCAA.
History
LeMoyne-Owen College was formed through the 1968 merger of LeMoyne College and Owen College, both private, historically black, church-affiliated colleges.
LeMoyne Normal and Commercial School traces its history to 1862 when the American Missionary Association (AMA) sent Lucinda Humphrey to open an elementary school at Camp Shiloh for freedmen and escaped slaves. This was one of more than ten schools founded by the AMA, an integrated organization led by black and white Congregational and Presbyterian ministers.
This was soon after the occupation of Memphis by Federal troops during the Civil War. First known as Lincoln Chapel, the school relocated to Memphis in 1863. In 1866 it was destroyed during race riots that followed the withdrawal of federal troops. The school was rebuilt and in 1867 it reopened with 150 students and six teachers.
In 1870, Francis Julius LeMoyne (1798-1879), a Washington, Pennsylvania doctor, donated $20,000 to the American Missionary Association to build an elementary and secondary school for prospective teachers. LeMoyne, who was a notable abolitionist, traveled from his Pennsylvania home to visit the new school. He donated a clock for the school's tower. The Memphis yellow fever epidemic started in 1873 and took a toll on many school personnel.
Under the leadership of the third principal, Andrew J. Steele, the institution experienced three decades of growth and development.
In 1914 the school moved from Orleans Street to its present site on Walker Avenue. Steele Hall, the first building on the new campus, was erected that same year. LeMoyne became a junior college in 1924 and then a four-year college in 1930. The LeMoyne College was chartered by the State of Tennessee just four years later.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Southeast
- Setting:
- Large City Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Affiliation:
- Multiple Protestant Denomination
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
- Mascot:
- Magicians
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 787
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 90%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at Le Moyne-Owen College
Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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History
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History
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History
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Music
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Music
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General Music
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General Music
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Visual Arts
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Art/Art Studies
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Art/Art Studies
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English Language and Literature
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Business
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting
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Accounting
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Financial Services
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Finance
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Finance
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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Accounting & Related Services
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Education
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Special Needs Education
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Special Needs Education
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Special Education and Teaching
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Special Education and Teaching
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Teacher Training
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Early Childhood Education
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Social Studies Teacher Education
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
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Early Childhood Education
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Special Needs Education
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology
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Mathematics and Statistics
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General Mathematics
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General Mathematics
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Natural Sciences
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Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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Chemistry
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Social Sciences
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General Social Sciences
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International Relations and Affairs
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General Political Science and Government
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General Political Science and Government
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Sociology
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Sociology
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Sociology
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General Social Sciences
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Social Work
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General Social Work
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General Social Work
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Technology
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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General Computer Science
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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Students
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 23% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf) Baseball (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf) Track (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 9,618 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 200 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,537 | 70% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,201 | 27% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 5,653 | 37% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 5,191 | 65% | |
Any Aid: |
87% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 100% (Open Admissions) |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
