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Lane College is devoted to fostering the future of 鈥渢he whole student鈥濃攁nd one way they do so is with the Lane Institute. This student-centered resource acts as an addendum to courses and provides academic advising, extracurricular activities, and one-on-one support for incoming students during their first 60 hours of general education classes.

Lane College undergrads are set up for success from the get-go, with no application deadlines, scholarship funding provided to 96% of need-based students, and a small 17:1 student to teacher classroom environment that focuses on each individual.

Lane College offers associate and bachelor鈥檚 degrees as well as career-training certifications in three divisions, all with a goal of job placement upon completion. Areas of focus include Business, Social and Behavioral Sciences; Liberal Studies and Education; and Natural and Physical Sciences. Educational tracks range from sociology and music to religion and mathematics.

Lane College recognizes that students benefit from diverse learning environments, especially ones that are tailored to each student鈥檚 field of study. On-campus specialty academic centers include the Writing Center, with staff able to support students on writing assignments; the STEM center, a lab where technology is paramount and student mentors and staff are available to assist with coursework; and the Mass Communication Building with multimedia equipment for use, including audio and editing programs, video and DSLR cameras, and fully functioning television and radio studios.

Contact & Visit

Campus Visits Contact

Contact
Evelyn Brown
Director of Admissions

Address
Office of Admissions
545 Lane Avenue
Jackson, TN 38301

Phone
7314267532

Email
ebrown@lanecollege.edu

Experience College Life

Most Popular Places On Campus
Pond at the Plain
Williams/Boyd Campus Center
The Cyber Cafe
Phillips Dining Hall
The Grand

Most Popular Places Off Campus
Old Hickory Mall
Muse Park
Bowling Alley (Game Room)
Skating Rink
Pringles Park (Jackson Diamond Jaxx AA baseball)

Campus Tours

Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Academic Year
Times: 9 AM-4PM
Average Length: Varies

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews
Yes

Information Sessions
Available

Times
varies

Faculty and Coach Visits

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year

Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Advance Notice
2 weeks

Class Visits

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year

Arrangements

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Transportation

Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Municipal bus Passenger bus (station approx. 3 miles from campus) Passenger train, Memphis, TN (85 miles) Nearest airport, Memphis, TN (85 miles)

Driving Instructions to Campus
From Memphis Take I-40 East to Jackson, TN Exit at 82-A (Highland Avenue South) Proceed south on N. Highland Avenue approximately 3.5 miles (through 9 traffic lights) to Lane Avenue Turn left onto Lane Avenue and proceed to the campus Immediately after crossing the railroad track, turn left onto the campus on Merry Lane, then turn right onto Simon Haley Dr. From Nashville Take I-40 West to Jackson, TN Exit at 82-A (Highland Avenue South) Proceed south on Highland Avenue approximately 3.5 miles (through 9 traffic lights) to Lane Avenue Turn left onto Lane Avenue and proceed to the campus Immediately after crossing the railroad track turn left onto the campus on Merry Lane, then turn right onto Simon Haley Dr. From I-155 Dyersburg, TN Take Highway 412 and proceed approximately 50 miles south to Jackson, TN Turn left onto N. Parkway and proceed (through 2 traffic lights) to N. Highland (3rd light) Turn right at the 3rd light onto N. Highland and proceed approximately 2 miles (through 4 traffic lights) to Lane Avenue Turn left onto Lane Avenue and proceed to the campus Immediately after crossing the railroad track turn left onto the campus on Merry Lane, then turn right onto Simon Haley Dr. From Highways 18 and 45 South Turn left onto Highway 45 S. (if on Highway 18) Proceed north on Highway 45 S. (turns into N. Highland) approximately 5 miles (through 12 traffic lights) Turn right onto Lane Avenue and proceed to the campus Immediately after crossing the railroad track turn left onto the campus on Merry Lane, then turn right onto Simon Haley Dr. From Highway 45 N Bypass Proceed south on Highway 45 Bypass to N. Parkway Turn left on N. Parkway and proceed approximately 2 miles to N. Highland Turn right on N. Highland and proceed approximately 2 miles (through 4 traffic lights) to Lane Avenue Turn right onto Lane Avenue and proceed to the campus Immediately after crossing the railroad track turn left onto the campus on Merry Lane, then turn right onto Simon Haley Dr.

Local Accommodations
Lodging is available at more than 20 national and local motels; features include free local call, cable TV/HBO,complimentary breakfast, in-room refrigerator and microwave available, fitness center, and swimming pool. Most major credit cards accepted. Wide variety of restaurants and fast food outlets available, some within walking distance.

Admissions

Applicants: 5,311
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Average HS GPA: 2.56





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