Le Moyne - Owen College

807 Walker Ave, Memphis, TN 38126

Website: Le Moyne - Owen College

Le Moyne - Owen College School Description

Vision: 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.

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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

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Le Moyne - Owen College

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

LeMoyne-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.

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Quick Facts

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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:
809
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
96%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 10,298
Students Receiving Aid:
83%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Selective
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Le Moyne - Owen College Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Le Moyne - Owen College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 96%
Part-Time 4%
Men vs. Women
Women 58%
Men 42%
Race/Ethnicity
African-American 92%
Other 8%
Hispanic 0%
Asian 0%
Caucasian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 88%
Out-of-State 12%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Tennessee 88%
Illinois 2%
Arkansas 2%
Indiana 1%
Georgia 1%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 20%
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)

Le Moyne - Owen College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 10,298    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 10,098    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 200    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,625 63%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 4,367 34%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 7,952 21%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,985 72%  
Any Aid:
  83%  

Le Moyne - Owen College Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 97% (Selective)

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Recommended
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Not Required
Test Scores: Required

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