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Le Moyne-Owen College

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Le Moyne-Owen College

Memphis, TN · Private nonprofit · 4-year · United Church of Christ · Other Protestant

Real cost

Average price after aid $7,099 a year

Median debt at graduation: $28,070 (all students)

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LeMoyne-Owen College is a private urban HBCU in Memphis, Tennessee. Its 2025-2026 catalog says the college is affiliated with the United Church of Christ, describes weekly Convocation services and student connections to local congregations, and offers a Religion major. No Bible or theology course is required of every student in the core curriculum.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

  • “LeMoyne-Owen College is an educational institution grounded in strong religious principles and beliefs.”

    Source: loc.edu

  • “The Gospel and Concert choirs provide music for the chapel services.”

    Source: loc.edu

Questions students ask

What's a normal week?

Weekly Convocation services are offered on campus, with Gospel and Concert Choir performances.

Source: loc.edu
Where do I find community?

The Division of Student Affairs can help students find a local congregation.

Source: loc.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

The Service-Learning Program provides many structured, community-based service opportunities for students.

Source: loc.edu

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.
38 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.27%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.47%
  • 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.10 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$6,090

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.

  • Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches): Yes
  • Chapel services during the week: Once a week (The catalog lists weekly Convocation services on campus or time given.)
  • Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students: None required (RELG 101, RELG 102 and RELG 312 are three of ten choices in one humanities slot, and the Religion major's introductory courses apply to majors only.)
  • Required courses include study of the Old and New Testaments: One choice among others (Old Testament (RELG 101) and New Testament (RELG 102) are two of the choices in a single 3-hour humanities requirement.)
  • Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required: None required
  • Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes (A Religion major leads to a Bachelor of Arts, with Ministry and Academic Study of Religion concentrations.)
  • Service or outreach office: Yes (The Service-Learning Program is an organized, staffed program.)
  • Service hours or service-learning in the curriculum: Available
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 · 1 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (The catalog lists weekly Convocation services on campus or time given.)
    Sources (1)
    1. LeMoyne-Owen College 2025-2026 College Catalog, Spiritual Lifeloc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2025-2026-FINAL_WEBSITE-2.9.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “On-campus worship opportunities include weekly Convocation services, and LOC Gospel and Concert Choir performances.”
      The college holds weekly Convocation services on campus.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Chapel attendance expected of 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.
    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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayerNot enough information: no verified chapel or worship times are recorded.
FBible and theology: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

24 of 100 points · 2 of 6 found

  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's studentsNone required (RELG 101, RELG 102 and RELG 312 are three of ten choices in one humanities slot, and the Religion major's introductory courses apply to majors only.)
    Sources (1)
    1. LeMoyne-Owen College 2025-2026 College Catalog, The General and Liberal Arts Core Requirementsloc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2025-2026-FINAL_WEBSITE-2.9.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Core II courses are taken by all students.”
      Core II is the general education core required of all students.
      “HUMN --- Choose from any of these courses (3)”
      One 3-hour humanities requirement is filled by choosing from a list of courses that includes religion courses.
  • 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 (Old Testament (RELG 101) and New Testament (RELG 102) are two of the choices in a single 3-hour humanities requirement.)
    Sources (1)
    1. LeMoyne-Owen College 2025-2026 College Catalog, Core II Coursesloc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2025-2026-FINAL_WEBSITE-2.9.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “HUMN --- Choose from any of these courses (3)”
      One 3-hour humanities requirement is filled by choosing from a list of courses that includes religion courses.
      “RELG 101 Introduction to Hebrew Bible/Old Testament”
      Introduction to Hebrew Bible/Old Testament is one of the humanities choices.
      “RELG 102 Introduction to New Testament”
      Introduction to New Testament is one of the humanities choices.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNone required
    Sources (1)
    1. LeMoyne-Owen College 2025-2026 College Catalog, The General and Liberal Arts Core Requirementsloc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2025-2026-FINAL_WEBSITE-2.9.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Core II courses are taken by all students.”
      Core II is the general education core required of all students.
      “HUMN --- Choose from any of these courses (3)”
      One 3-hour humanities requirement is filled by choosing from a list of courses that includes religion courses.
  • 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 (A Religion major leads to a Bachelor of Arts, with Ministry and Academic Study of Religion concentrations.)
    Sources (1)
    1. LeMoyne-Owen College 2025-2026 College Catalog, Religionloc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2025-2026-FINAL_WEBSITE-2.9.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students seeking to major in Religion may concentrate in either Ministry or the Academic Study of Religion.”
      The college offers a Religion major with Ministry and Academic Study of Religion concentrations.
  • 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.
N/AChristian community: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Christian community

Not enough information · 1 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot 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.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsNot 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.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot 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.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. LeMoyne-Owen College 2025-2026 College Catalog, Spiritual Lifeloc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2025-2026-FINAL_WEBSITE-2.9.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students may contact the Division of Student Affairs for further assistance in locating a local congregation.”
      Students can ask the Division of Student Affairs for help finding a local congregation.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
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 · 2 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (The Service-Learning Program is an organized, staffed program.)
    Sources (1)
    1. LeMoyne-Owen College 2025-2026 College Catalog, Service-Learningloc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2025-2026-FINAL_WEBSITE-2.9.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Service-Learning Program provides many structured, community-based service opportunities for students.”
      The college runs a Service-Learning Program with structured community service opportunities.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumAvailable
    Sources (1)
    1. LeMoyne-Owen College 2025-2026 College Catalog, Service-Learningloc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2025-2026-FINAL_WEBSITE-2.9.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Through the Program, College students can receive up to 12 hours for participating as a volunteer in Service-Learning 398A.”
      Service-learning credit is available to students but is not required of all.
  • 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

  • The college holds weekly Convocation services on campus, with Gospel and Concert choirs providing music.
    Sources (1)
    1. LeMoyne-Owen College 2025-2026 College Catalog, Spiritual Lifeloc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2025-2026-FINAL_WEBSITE-2.9.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “On-campus worship opportunities include weekly Convocation services, and LOC Gospel and Concert Choir performances.”
      The college holds weekly Convocation services on campus.
      “The Gospel and Concert choirs provide music for the chapel services.”
      The Gospel and Concert choirs provide music for chapel services.
  • The Religion major offers Ministry and Academic Study of Religion concentrations.
    Sources (1)
    1. LeMoyne-Owen College 2025-2026 College Catalog, Religionloc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2025-2026-FINAL_WEBSITE-2.9.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students seeking to major in Religion may concentrate in either Ministry or the Academic Study of Religion.”
      The college offers a Religion major with Ministry and Academic Study of Religion concentrations.
  • The Division of Student Affairs helps students find a local congregation.
    Sources (1)
    1. LeMoyne-Owen College 2025-2026 College Catalog, Spiritual Lifeloc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2025-2026-FINAL_WEBSITE-2.9.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students may contact the Division of Student Affairs for further assistance in locating a local congregation.”
      Students can ask the Division of Student Affairs for help finding a local congregation.

Concerns

  • No Bible or theology course is required of every student. Old and New Testament are two choices in one humanities requirement.
    Sources (1)
    1. LeMoyne-Owen College 2025-2026 College Catalog, The General and Liberal Arts Core Requirementsloc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2025-2026-FINAL_WEBSITE-2.9.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Core II courses are taken by all students.”
      Core II is the general education core required of all students.
      “HUMN --- Choose from any of these courses (3)”
      One 3-hour humanities requirement is filled by choosing from a list of courses that includes religion courses.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$6,393
$30,001–$48,000$7,213
$48,001–$75,000$7,411
$75,001–$110,000$8,112

Full cost of attendance before aid: $19,001 a year.

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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)
646
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 38% · Women 62%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
49%
First-year students from another state
IPEDS, fall 2023
22%
Total students646
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$7,099
Cost of attendance (per year)$19,001
Median federal debt at graduation$28,070
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
27%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
16%
First-year retention47%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$35,594
Admission rate99%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
$25
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $1,154 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants67%

Value index: 37 / 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.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Business37%
Biology13%
Interdisciplinary studies13%
Criminal justice and security11%
Public administration and social service6%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingCity
Part-time undergraduates9%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older21%
On-campus room and board (per year)$6,100
SportsNCAA Division II · Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
ROTCArmy · Air Force
Students per faculty member10 to 1
Undergraduates registered with the disability officeAbout 5%IPEDS, 2023–24
Disability servicesVisit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time47%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$26,604IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm spaceFor about 59% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceFrederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM)About 6 miles away · about 15 minutes by car
Town population618,980Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreMemphisAbout 4 miles away · about 10 minutes by car
Typical weather42°F in January · 83°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Memphis International Airport, TN, about 5 miles away

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

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape3.030.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault3.030.04
Burglary0.000.08
Motor vehicle theft1.520.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

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Is Le Moyne-Owen College a Christian college?
Yes. Le Moyne-Owen College is a Christian college. Its sponsor is United Church of Christ.

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About this school’s data
  • IPEDS unit ID 220604
  • Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (diverse fields)
  • 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): Multiple Protestant Denomination
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