Lane College

DR. WESLEY CORNELIOUS MCCLURE
PRESIDENT

Lane College, located on a scenic 53-acre campus in Jackson was founded in 1882 by Bishop Isaac Lane, a former slave. Lane College is proud to be one of the nation’s oldest historically black colleges and the first four-year institution established by the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Historically committed to a small nurturing setting, Lane College upholds the doctrines of access, opportunity, excellence, and affordability for minority and low-income high school graduates. As illustrated in the ”Best Colleges”, US News and World Report, Lane College ranked # 4 under the section, “Least Debt: National Liberal Arts Colleges”. This means that graduates of Lane College owe less for student loans than all but three institutions in America. The U.S. Department of Education listed Lane College as one of the few “Private, not for profit, 4-year or above institutions with Lowest Net Prices”. As one of the five most beautiful HBCU campuses in the nation, the College provides a wide variety of activities and campus events that encourage social, cultural, and spiritual growth. Lane also is committed to preparing students through its liberal arts curriculum to assume meaningful careers or pursue graduate studies. Lane College guides students through programs of intellectual experiences, which help them to identify and develop their Power of Potential®.

Vital Statistics

Fall 2012 Enrollment: Undergraduate 1,511

Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid From Any Source: 98%

Tuition and Fees: $8,560

Room and Board: $6,040

Founded: 1882

Degrees Offered: Bachelor's

Number of Degrees Awarded Summer 2011 to Spring 2012: 290

Student to Faculty Ratio: 17 to 1

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