545 Lane Avenue
Jackson, TN 38301

Lane College is a private, coeducational, four-year college associated with the Methodist Episcopal church and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Founded by former slave Bishop Isaac Lane in 1882, this Tennessee Methodist college is a Historically Black College but welcomes students from all backgrounds. The mission of Lane College is to enrich academic excellence with social and spiritual development.

Creative thinking and the "Power of Potential" are emphasized in the academic program. Lane College offers programs leading to a Bachelor of Arts or bachelor of science degree. More than 15 majors are offered within the divisions of business, social science, liberal studies, and natural sciences. engineering students can complete a dual degree program, earning a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Lane College and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Tennessee State University.

Lane College is an NCAA Division II school, with six men's teams and five women's teams. Students can also participate in student government, honor societies, Greek life, the marching band, and several academic clubs.

Quick Facts:

More than 1,000 students are enrolled at Lane College, with a student-to-faculty ratio of about 15:1.

The Lane College Library/Learning Resource Center hold more than 130,000 print and non-print items.

Approximately 97% of students receive financial aid through federal, state, institutional, and external sources.

The 25-acre campus is located 79 miles from Memphis and 123 miles from Nashville.

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