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Summary
Lane College is a private institution that was founded in 1882. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,002, its setting is city, and the campus size is 25 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Lane College's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, Tier 2. Its tuition and fees are $8,560 (2012-13).
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Lane College is a small, private, co-educational, church-related four-year institution, which provides a liberal arts curriculum leading to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences. With strong ties to the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, the College's Mission is to develop the "whole student." Consistent with its history and tradition, of preparing "preachers and teachers" of color, the College has a particular interest in preparing professional educators. Lane College is proud of its tradition of providing educational opportunities for those who may not otherwise have had the opportunity to attend college. It places priority on academic excellence, but is equally as concerned about the student's spiritual, social, and ethical development. Lane College is committed to preparing students, through its liberal arts curriculum, to assume meaningful positions in their chosen occupations or professions and/or to pursue graduate studies. This is done through a guided, nurturing program of intellectual experiences that enables students to identify and develop their "Power of Potential." Lane's tradition includes first-generation college students who have genuinely transcended their circumstances. The motto, "esse non videri": "to be, not to seem" is evident in its alumni who have become successful attorneys, physicians, educators, entrepreneurs, and scientists throughout the nation and the world. Since its inception, Lane College has strongly believed in the "Power of Potential." This is achieved in an environment that is sensitive and nurturing, but challenges students to achieve new levels of excellence at the same time. High standards are expected in and outside the classroom. Lane College trains leaders. Lanites develop an appreciation for art and culture and are life-long learners with a special love for history. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1882 |
| Religious affiliation | Christian Methodist Episcopal |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | $4,291,771 |
Applying
When applying to Lane College, it's important to note the application deadline is August 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due July 15. It is least selective, with an acceptance rate of 33.5 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | least selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 33.5% |
| Application deadline | August 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | July 15 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Lane College is 20:1, and the school has 35.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Lane College include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services; Social Sciences; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; and Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 59.5 percent.
Student Life
Lane College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,002, with a gender distribution of 48.4 percent male students and 51.6 percent female students. At this school, 62.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 38.0 percent of students live off campus. Lane College is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 2,002 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA II |
Campus Info & Services
Lane College offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. Lane College also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, and lighted pathways/sidewalks. Of the students at Lane College, 15 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Lane College.
| Students who have cars on campus | 15% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Lane College, 96.4 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $719.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $8,560 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $6,040 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
