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Lane College: LANE COLLEGE HISTORIC DISTRICT, JACKSON, MADISON COUNTY, TN
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Lane College

Jackson, TN · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Christian Methodist Episcopal Church · Methodist and Wesleyan

Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee, is affiliated with the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Its official pages say every student must attend ten College Assembly/Chapel services each semester, held on Wednesdays. The 2025-26 catalog requires REL 130 World Religions of every bachelor's student, plus one Old Testament, New Testament or Black Church history course, and lists a Religion major.

Faith life at a glance

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

All students must attend a minimum of ten College Assembly and Chapel services each semester.

Source: lanecollege.edu
Where do I find community?

The Religious Life Committee coordinates the program.

Source: s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com

Academic Excellence

C+Academic Excellence: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
29 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.18%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.44%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.15 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$6,788

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Partly researched

We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.

  • Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each year: One or two (One annual Religious Emphasis Week.)
  • Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizations: A few (One Christian student organization is listed (Student Christian Association).)
  • Faculty affirm the college's statement of faith: Not required (The official page states that the college does not impose denominational views on faculty or staff.)
  • Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders): In some halls (Residence life describes faith-based activities across its nine halls in general terms.)
  • Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian mission: Yes (Religious Life is a unit of the Division of Student Affairs, which coordinates the college's religious program.)
  • Chapel services during the week: Once a week (One College Assembly/Chapel service a week, on Wednesdays. The 2025-26 catalog gives the start as 11:00 a.m. (see gaps).)
  • Chapel attendance expected of students: Required, with a set number of services each term (Required: a minimum of ten services per semester.)
  • Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer: 1 or 2 times a week (1 weekly time documented: 1 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)
  • Required courses include study of the Old and New Testaments: One choice among others (The Old Testament (REL 131) and New Testament (REL 132) courses are each one choice among others; neither is required of all students.)
  • Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required: None required
  • Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes (Religion is a bachelor's major (B.A.), 36 hours, with outcomes in Bible study and ministry careers.)
N/AWorship and chapel: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Worship and chapel

Not enough information · 3 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (One College Assembly/Chapel service a week, on Wednesdays. The 2025-26 catalog gives the start as 11:00 a.m. (see gaps).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Community | Lane Collegelanecollege.edu/lane-life-2/faith-community · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “College Assembly/Chapel is held every Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m.”
      College Assembly/Chapel is held on Wednesdays from 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Required: a minimum of ten services per semester.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Community | Lane Collegelanecollege.edu/lane-life-2/faith-community · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All students are required to attend a minimum of ten (10) College Assembly/Chapel services per semester.”
      All students must attend at least ten chapel services each semester.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    A chapel or worship space on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer1 or 2 times a week (1 weekly time documented: 1 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
N/ABible and theology: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Bible and theology

Not enough information · 2 of 6 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsOne choice among others (The Old Testament (REL 131) and New Testament (REL 132) courses are each one choice among others; neither is required of all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Lane College Academic Catalog 2025-2026, General Studies Core notess3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/lanecollegeedu/Academic-Catalog-2025-26-Official_2025-09-12-173321_dsyb.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Religion— All students take REL 130. Students may choose one of the remaining three courses for the second religion required course: REL 131, REL 132, or REL 231.”
      Every bachelor's student takes REL 130 and one more religion course chosen from REL 131, REL 132 or REL 231.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNone required
    Sources (1)
    1. Lane College Academic Catalog 2025-2026, General Studies Core notess3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/lanecollegeedu/Academic-Catalog-2025-26-Official_2025-09-12-173321_dsyb.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Religion— All students take REL 130. Students may choose one of the remaining three courses for the second religion required course: REL 131, REL 132, or REL 231.”
      Every bachelor's student takes REL 130 and one more religion course chosen from REL 131, REL 132 or REL 231.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (Religion is a bachelor's major (B.A.), 36 hours, with outcomes in Bible study and ministry careers.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Lane College Academic Catalog 2025-2026, degreess3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/lanecollegeedu/Academic-Catalog-2025-26-Official_2025-09-12-173321_dsyb.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Bachelor of Arts is awarded to students whose major field is Criminal Justice, English, History, French, Interdisciplinary Studies, Communication and Creative Media, Music, Religion, or Sociology.”
      The Bachelor of Arts is offered with a Religion major.
      “critical methods of Bible study and promote Biblical literacy; and,”
      The Religion major's outcomes include Bible study and preparation for ministry careers.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    A published statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
DChristian community: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Christian community

54 of 100 points · 4 of 7 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (One annual Religious Emphasis Week.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Community | Lane Collegelanecollege.edu/lane-life-2/faith-community · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “A program observed annually is Religious Emphasis Week.”
      The college holds one Religious Emphasis Week each year.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few (One Christian student organization is listed (Student Christian Association).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Organizations | Lane Collegelanecollege.edu/lane-life-2/student-organizations · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Student Christian Association”
      The Student Christian Association is listed among the college's student organizations.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot required (The official page states that the college does not impose denominational views on faculty or staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Community | Lane Collegelanecollege.edu/lane-life-2/faith-community · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “the College makes no attempt to impose specific denominational views upon students, faculty, or staff.”
      The college does not require faculty or staff to affirm a denominational view.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)In some halls (Residence life describes faith-based activities across its nine halls in general terms.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Housing & Residence Life | Lane Collegelanecollege.edu/lane-life-2/housing · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “From community-building events and leadership opportunities to study sessions, wellness initiatives, and faith-based activities”
      Residence life offers faith-based activities in the halls, without naming every hall.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (Religious Life is a unit of the Division of Student Affairs, which coordinates the college's religious program.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Lane College Academic Catalog 2025-2026s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/lanecollegeedu/Academic-Catalog-2025-26-Official_2025-09-12-173321_dsyb.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Included in the Division of Student Affairs are Residential Life, Student Discipline, Health Services, Student Activities, Religious Life, Student Government, Counseling Services, and Athletics and Recreation.”
      Religious Life is a unit of the Division of Student Affairs.
N/AMissions and service: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Missions and service

Not enough information · 0 of 6 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service or outreach officeNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Missions trips offered to studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionNot enough information: not found in official sources.

Strengths

  • All students must attend at least ten College Assembly/Chapel services each semester.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Community | Lane Collegelanecollege.edu/lane-life-2/faith-community · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All students are required to attend a minimum of ten (10) College Assembly/Chapel services per semester.”
      All students must attend at least ten chapel services each semester.
  • Every bachelor's student takes one Bible or Christian religion course (Old Testament, New Testament or Black Church history) in addition to REL 130 World Religions.
    Sources (1)
    1. Lane College Academic Catalog 2025-2026, General Studies Core notess3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/lanecollegeedu/Academic-Catalog-2025-26-Official_2025-09-12-173321_dsyb.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Religion— All students take REL 130. Students may choose one of the remaining three courses for the second religion required course: REL 131, REL 132, or REL 231.”
      Every bachelor's student takes REL 130 and one more religion course chosen from REL 131, REL 132 or REL 231.
      “REL 130: World Religions”
      REL 130 is a world religions course, which is not counted as Bible or theology.

Concerns

  • Official pages give two Wednesday chapel start times: 11:15 a.m. on the faith page and 11:00 a.m. in the 2025-26 catalog.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Community | Lane Collegelanecollege.edu/lane-life-2/faith-community · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “College Assembly/Chapel is held every Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m.”
      College Assembly/Chapel is held on Wednesdays from 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.
    2. Lane College Academic Catalog 2025-2026, Religious Lifes3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/lanecollegeedu/Academic-Catalog-2025-26-Official_2025-09-12-173321_dsyb.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “College Assembly/Chapel is held every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.”
      The 2025-26 catalog gives the Wednesday chapel start time as 11:00 a.m.

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Campus ministry home

Religious Life (College Assembly/Chapel)

  • Address: 545 Lane Ave, Jackson, TN 38301

Source: lanecollege.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, lanecollege.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Lane College Academic Catalog 2025-2026, Religious Lifes3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/lanecollegeedu/Academic-Catalog-2025-26-Official_2025-09-12-173321_dsyb.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “The Religious Life Committee coordinates the program.”
    A Religious Life Committee coordinates the college's religious programs.

Christian clubs and student life

1 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 1 location not published

Other 1

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

  • Wednesday11:15 AM–12:00 PMCollege Assembly/Chapel · Weekly College Assembly/Chapel. The 2025-26 catalog gives 11:00 a.m. for the same service; the faith page is used as the more specific current page.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Faith Community | Lane Collegelanecollege.edu/lane-life-2/faith-community · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “College Assembly/Chapel is held every Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m.”
    College Assembly/Chapel is held on Wednesdays from 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
822
Total students822
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$10,904
Cost of attendance (per year)$23,441
Median federal debt at graduation$30,500
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
18%
First-year retention44%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$31,670
Admission rate—
Students receiving Pell grants79%

Value index: 32 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

MajorMedian earnings
Criminal justice$45,008
Biology$43,529
Secondary education$40,707
Sociology$34,242

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Business administration, Chemistry, Communication studies, Computer science, English, History, Interdisciplinary studies, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Religious studies, Romance languages.

Campus facts

School colors
SettingCity
Part-time undergraduates2%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older9%
On-campus room and board (per year)$7,610
SportsNCAA Division II · Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
ROTCArmy
Students per faculty member15 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Questions families ask

Is Lane College a Christian college?
Yes. Lane College is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.
Where is chapel held at Lane College?
Chapel is listed at College Assembly/Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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About this school’s data
  • IPEDS unit ID 220598
  • Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (arts & sciences)
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Christian Methodist Episcopal
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