Le Moyne-Owen College

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $10,776
    2024 Average Net Price
    $6,542
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    99.2%
    259 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    659
    82.2% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    31.7%
    40 Graduates

    About

    Le Moyne-Owen College is a higher education institution located in Shelby County, TN. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Le Moyne-Owen College were General Business Administration & Management (34 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (12 degrees), and General Interdisciplinary Studies (12 degrees).

    In 2024, 96 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Le Moyne-Owen College. 72.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 27.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (92 degrees), 92 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Le Moyne-Owen College is $10,776, which is $−17,402 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Le Moyne-Owen College is $10,776, which is $17,402 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,542.

    In 2024, 82% of undergraduate students attending Le Moyne-Owen College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $10,776
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Le Moyne-Owen College was $10,776. The cost of tuition at Le Moyne-Owen College is $−17,402 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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    Average Net Price

    $6,542
    2024 Value
    21.8%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Le Moyne-Owen College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,542. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Le Moyne-Owen College grew by 21.8%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $6,550
    Room and Board
    $750
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Le Moyne-Owen College was of $6,550 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3.97% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $750. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 40% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    82%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    54%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    82% of undergraduate students at Le Moyne-Owen College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 5.75% with respect to 2023, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    Le Moyne-Owen College received 259 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 22.2% annual growth. Out of those 259 applicants, 257 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 99.2% acceptance rate.

    There were 659 students enrolled at Le Moyne-Owen College in 2024. 11% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Le Moyne-Owen College has an overall enrollment yield of 51.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    99.2%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    257
    Accepted Out of 259

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Le Moyne-Owen College was 99.2% (257 admissions from 259 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 97.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 22.2%, while admissions grew by 24.8%.

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    SAT Scores

    11%
    Submission Percentage (2021)
    8
    Scores Submitted (2021)

    11% of enrolled first-time students at Le Moyne-Owen College in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Le Moyne-Owen College had a total enrollment of 659 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Le Moyne-Owen College is 542 students and the part-time enrollment is 117. This means that 82.2% of students enrolled at Le Moyne-Owen College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Le Moyne-Owen College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 92.3% Black or African American, 2.12% Hispanic or Latino, 0.759% White, 0.303% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.152% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Le Moyne-Owen College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (58.8%), followed by Black or African American Male (34.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (0.859%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    82.2%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Le Moyne-Owen College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 659 students. The full-time enrollment at Le Moyne-Owen College is 542 and the part-time enrollment is 117. This means that 82.2% of students enrolled at Le Moyne-Owen College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    47%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Le Moyne-Owen College was 47%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Le Moyne-Owen College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      608 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      14 enrolled students
    3. White
      5 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Le Moyne-Owen College is 92.3% Black or African American, 2.12% Hispanic or Latino, 0.759% White, 0.303% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.152% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 44 more women than men received degrees from Le Moyne-Owen College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Le Moyne-Owen College is black or african american (92 degrees awarded). There were 92 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Le Moyne-Owen College is General Business Administration & Management (34 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (12 degrees) and General Interdisciplinary Studies (12 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Le Moyne-Owen College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (12 degrees awarded), Protective Services (10 degrees), and Biology (12 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Physicians
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Le Moyne-Owen College are Physicians (494,014 people), Other managers (280,665 people), Postsecondary teachers (203,847 people), Other Physical Scientists (191,335 people), and Social workers, all other (184,810 people).

    The most specialized majors at Le Moyne-Owen College in 2024 are Interdisciplinary Studies (12 degrees awarded), Protective Services (10 degrees), Biology (12 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (6 degrees), and Physical Sciences (3 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Le Moyne-Owen College are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Chief executives & legislators

    The most specialized majors at Le Moyne-Owen College are Interdisciplinary Studies (12 degrees awarded), Protective Services (10 degrees), Biology (12 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (6 degrees), and Physical Sciences (3 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Le Moyne-Owen College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (708,522 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (492,674 people), Elementary & secondary schools (451,718 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (386,548 people), and Offices of physicians (242,139 people).

    The most specialized majors at Le Moyne-Owen College are Interdisciplinary Studies (12 degrees awarded), Protective Services (10 degrees), Biology (12 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (6 degrees), and Physical Sciences (3 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Le Moyne-Owen College.
    General Studies
    Most Common (2024)
    3 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Le Moyne-Owen College was General Studies with 3 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    26
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    70
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Le Moyne-Owen College, which is 0.371 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (70).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Le Moyne-Owen College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.545 times less than the 22 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Le Moyne-Owen College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.83 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    8%
    100% Completion Time
    20%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 8% of students graduating from Le Moyne-Owen College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 20% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 22% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      92 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      1 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Le Moyne-Owen College is black or african american (92 degrees awarded). There were 92 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Female
      104 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      97 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      96 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Le Moyne-Owen College is black or african american female (104 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (97 degrees).

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    Operations

    Le Moyne-Owen College has an endowment valued at nearly $16.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 993k (6.09%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

    In 2024, Le Moyne-Owen College had a total salary expenditure of 20.9M. Le Moyne-Owen College employs 30 Assistant professors, 8 Associate professors and 4 Professors. Most academics at Le Moyne-Owen College are Female Assistant professor (18), Male Assistant professor (12), and Female Associate professor (4).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Le Moyne-Owen College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 31 employees, Service, with 19 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 17 employees.

    Endowment

    $16.3M
    2024 Endowment
    9.24%
    growth from 2023

    Le Moyne-Owen College has an endowment valued at about $16.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Le Moyne-Owen College grew 9.24% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $33.1M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Government Grants and Contracts

    Grants & Contracts
    1. $3.64M - Federal
    2. $1.29M - State
    3. $66.2k - Local

    As of 2024, Le Moyne-Owen College received $3.64M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.29M from state grants and contracts, and $66.2k from local grants and contracts.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $8.38M
    2024 Salaries
    12.3%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Le Moyne-Owen College paid a median of $8.38M in salaries, which represents 40.1% of their overall expenditure ($20.9M) and a 12.3% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 14% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 20.1% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $2.45M
    Instructional Salaries
    44
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Le Moyne-Owen College paid a total of $2.45M to 44 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.2% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Le Moyne-Owen College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 31 employees, Service with 19 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 17 employees.

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